A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Mercy Medical Center is looking for a Licensed Discharge Planner / Social Worker (LSW /LCSW), to join our Case Management Team. The Discharge Planner is a licensed medical social worker who works collaboratively with patients, families and the medical team to ensure patients recover and achieve optimal well-being.
You Will Be Responsible For:
Responsible for preforming psychosocial assessments to determine patient care needs Provide ongoing case management support to the patients. Helps connect patients to resources within the community. Vital in assisting and supporting patients who will require discharge planning services. Must have extensive knowledge of community-based resources and programs, managed care, insurance authorization processes, medical terminology, and psychosocial aspects of illness and health.
Requirements :
Education:
Bachelor's degree in social work required.
Master's Degree Preferred License :
Valid social work license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Required, minimally at the LSW level Required.
LCSW Preferred Experience:
Two (2) years of related professional experience required. Fieldwork placements may be substituted in place of one (1) year of experience. Highlights Great benefits on Day one Competitive pay Mission-Driven Team Environment Full Time, Rotating weekends Facility Information Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
