JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview The Social Worker MSW assesses and assists with complex psychosocial needs of patients, by providing specialized services to address problem-solving and coping behaviors in the acute care setting. The MSW, in collaboration with Patient Navigators and the multidisciplinary team, coordinates services and interventions to promote appropriate utilization of resources and to contribute to improved patient satisfaction and outcomes. The MSW provides complex discharge planning as needed. The MSW is a strong patient advocate and acts as a resource to other department staff as well as other hospital departments in meeting the needs of the complex patient. The MSW intervenes with at-risk patients that require the highest level of continuing care services while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards of care at the organizational, state and federal level. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides psychosocial assessment, intervention and facilitates referrals to community resources to patients in a variety of care settings. Formulates, develops and implements psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate social work interventions that may include crisis intervention, emotional support as well as grief and bereavement services. Promotes coping skills and healthy lifestyle changes. Assesses patients, for transitional planning needs, including any barriers to discharge, family and social supports, capacity for self-care, adaptive abilities and financial resources. Develops individualized, patient-focused plan for meeting continuing care needs. Provides education and presents resource options available to patients and families. Reviews and assists patients to complete advance directives. Organizes, conducts and participates in patient care conferences, to promote understanding of medical recommendations, compliance with the medical care regimen, assist families to understand comfort measures and facilitate family decision-making. Provides education, support and counseling to patients/families in regards to issues related to adaptation to the patients\' diagnosis/illness/treatment and or life situation. Communicates effectively with patients, families and the healthcare team, to ensure that the patient\'s right to self- determination is met. Maintains detailed knowledge of community resources to effectively address patient needs and help to strengthen patient\'s network of social support. Documents plan of care, interventions, patient choices and progress toward goals in a timely and concise manner. Facilitates crisis intervention services in the hospital setting as determined by scope of practice. Identifies and reports child and/or elder abuse to local authorities according to law. Act as a liaison with county officials for patients... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/00AAD0B3F50A4700