Job Brief
Hospital social workers are professionals who support patients and their families in hospitals and community clinics. They coordinate patientsu2019 care with larger medical teams.
Job Description
- ● Assess each patient’s unique condition, combining data from medical diagnoses and personal interviews
- ● Develop comprehensive plans to help patients adjust to medical diagnoses and transition from the health care system to normal life
- ● Provide necessary support for each patient according to health status, personal strengths and weaknesses, emotional state and additional factors
- ● Research local support groups and other resources to determine which ones are right for individual patients
- ● Evaluate services and resources provided to patients to determine effectiveness
- ● Follow up with patients throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery to determine current state of mental and emotional health
- ● Maintain current knowledge of local resources and relevant medical research to provide best possible recommendation to patients
Job Requirements
- ● Proven work experience as a Hospital Social Worker or similar role
- ● Excellent communication skills, including ability to explain medical concepts to patients in understandable language
- ● Compassionate demeanor with patients of all ages and conditions
- ● Strong organizational and time-management skills
- ● Relevant training and/or certifications as a Hospital Social Worker