Social Worker II at University Of Maryland Medical System summary:
The Social Worker II role involves coordinating social support and discharge plans for patients and families, ensuring quality and cost-effective care across the healthcare continuum, particularly in the emergency department. This full-time position requires a Master's degree in social work, licensure in Maryland, and a strong background in hospital or social agency settings. The Social Worker must possess knowledge of relevant social welfare programs and regulations, along with the ability to provide age-appropriate social counseling and ensure patient confidentiality.
Job Description
Social Worker
Full-time / Day (Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm)
UM Charles Regional - La Plata, MD
General Summary
Under general supervision, coordinates all systems and services required to provide patients and families social support and coordinates the discharge plan to assure quality, cost-effective care and efficient utilization of resources across the healthcare continuum. Patient served include neonate through adult-geriatric. This position predominantly serves the emergency department patient population.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Licensure in social work in the State of Maryland.
- Must have a master's degree in social work, two years of social work in a hospital setting or social agency is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of regulatory social/welfare programs including medicine, Medicaid, social security and disability is required
- Knowledge of regulations and legal parameters governing Maryland nursing homes required
- Knowledge and skills to provide social counseling appropriate to the age of the patients served
- Must know knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs
- The ability to ensure the confidentiality and rights of all patient and departmental documents is required.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Keywords:
Social Worker, Healthcare, Patient Support, Discharge Planning, Social Services, Counseling, Maryland, Emergency Department, Mental Health, Licensed Social Worker
