Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** SSMC-Sutter Solano Medical Center **Position Overview:** The Medical Social Work Associate (MSW) provides crisis intervention, information,referrals, and discharge planning for patients and their families, ranging in age from infancy to geriatrics. Serves as an expert and liaison to community resources. Provides coordination of complex discharge planning needs and referrals to appropriate support services. Achieves a timely, effective, coordinated discharge plan by involving other members of the health care team. Works closely with Clinical Reviewers to achieve the highest quality care and service and the best possible outcomes in a cost-effective manner **Job Description** : **EDUCATION** Master's: Master's Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education **EXPERIENCE** Two years of experience in a Health Care setting and one year of acute care hospital experience. Previous experience in Discharge Planning is preferred. **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE** Strong clinical psychosocial skills with the ability to conceptualize clinical situations and demonstrate application of theory appropriate to specific age groups. Knowledge and understanding of individual, child, and family development, human behavior and communication, discharge planning,g and the influence of culture and values in social environments. Ability to plan and implement an effective discharge plan for patients and families. Knowledge of Medicare, MediCal, State, and Federal regulations. Knowledge of child, elder, domestic, and dependent abuse reporting requirements Knowledge of Community resources and hospital contracts. Knowledge of Hospital Policy and Procedures, Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work under the supervision of the Supervisor of Social Services Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills Time management skills \#LI-TM1 **Job Shift:** Days **Schedule:** Per Diem/Casual **Shift Hours:** 8 **Days of the Week:** Variable **Weekend Requirements:** As Needed, Occasionally, Rotating Weekends **Benefits:** No **Unions:** No **Position Status:** Non-Exempt **Weekly Hours:** 40 **Employee Status:** Per Diem/Casual Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $46.52 to $62.50 / hour _The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ _​_

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Daily paid, Casual work, Work at office, Shift work,

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