Social Worker MSW

5 days ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States Saunders Staffing Agency Full time
About the Job

The Social Worker MSW is a critical member of our healthcare team, responsible for providing non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for patients on inpatient floors and in the outpatient emergency department. This role requires a strong understanding of crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high-risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resource needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
  • Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual factors.
  • Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private-payer regulations and processes.
  • Perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
  • Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers, assisting patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
  • Intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness, engaging in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
  • Provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end-of-life, terminal illness notifications, death notifications (with physicians), and crisis interventions.
Qualifications
  • Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
  • State License Eligible.
  • A minimum of 1 year of hospital Social Work experience is preferred.
Shift and Compensation

Full-time Days (Rotating Weekends). Salary range $24.75- $34.65- SW2; Salary range $29.41- $41.16 SW3.



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