Community Social Worker
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- Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and families referred by healthcare providers.
- Develop individualized care plans to support the patient's social and health needs.
- Connect patients with community resources, including housing, food assistance, financial support, and mental health services.
- Serve as a liaison between the healthcare team, patients, families, and external agencies.
- Provide crisis intervention, grief counseling, and supportive therapy as needed.
- Advocate for patients' rights and access to care, especially for underserved and vulnerable populations.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care planning and follow-up.
- Document all interactions, assessments, and care plans in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Track and report outcomes to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Participate in community outreach, education, and health promotion activities.
- Stay current with policies, regulations, and best practices in health and social work.
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) required; Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred.
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or equivalent required; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred (based on state requirements).
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a healthcare or community health setting.
- Experience working with diverse and underserved populations is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare systems, public health, and social service resources.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Culturally competent and sensitive to diverse populations.
- Skilled in case management and crisis intervention.
- Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation standards.
- This role may require travel to patients' homes, community centers, or partner organizations.
- May involve evening or weekend work based on patient needs.
- Exposure to stressful situations related to client care and crises.