Under supervision of a master prepared social worker, provides counseling to families, individuals and groups. Works in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, coordinates patient discharge planning, complies with required standards for medical/legal responsibilities, and serves as a resource to other allied and administrative staff.
This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field from an accredited college or university. Must have knowledge and skills to provide counseling to individuals, families, and groups, psychosocial evaluation, advocacy, and referral to community resources. Strong human relation skills are needed to interact with patients, patient's family members, consultants, residents, hospital personnel, community agencies, and other resources. Must also have the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.Licensure/Certification by applicable state standards. Valid driver’s license required for specific areas.