About this role
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Organization
SSMC-Sutter Solano Medical Center
Position Overview
The Medical Social Work Associate (MSW) provides crisis intervention, information,referrals, and discharge planning for patients and their families, ranging in age from infancy to geriatrics. Serves as an expert and liaison to community resources. Provides coordination of complex discharge planning needs and referrals to appropriate support services. Achieves a timely, effective, coordinated discharge plan by involving other members of the health care team. Works closely with Clinical Reviewers to achieve the highest quality care and service and the best possible outcomes in a cost-effective manner
Job Description
EDUCATION
- Master's: Masters Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
EXPERIENCE
- Two years experience in a Health Care setting and one year acute care hospital experience.
- Previous experience in Discharge Planning preferred.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Strong clinical psychosocial skills with ability to conceptualize clinical situations and demonstrate application of theory appropriate to specific age groups.
- Knowledge and understanding of individual, child and family development, human behavior and communication, discharge planning and the influence of culture and values in social environments.
- Ability to plan and implement an effective discharge plan for patients and families.
- Knowledge of Medicare , MediCal , State and Federal regulations.
- Knowledge of child, elder, domestic and dependent abuse reporting requirements
- Knowledge of Community resources and hospital contractsKnowledge of Hospital Policy and Procedures Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Good interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to work under the supervision of the Supervisor of Social Services
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Time management skills
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
No
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
0
Employee Status
Per Diem/Casual
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $53.37 to $74.71 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.