POSITION SUMMARY – LCSW

POSITION DUTIES –

• Works closely with the inpatient multidisciplinary care team and provides pro-active integrated social services care management that support the biopsychosocial needs of patients admitted to the hospital from birth to end of life.
• Works directly with patients and their families in providing support, planning for discharge from the hospital, identifying barriers to discharge, assisting with financial and housing needs, working with state and federal agencies in providing information for placement needs, identifying custodial issues, referring patient in crisis to behavioral health, handles referral and consults from providers in primary care and outlying clinics within scope of responsibilities.
• Responsible for all swing bed admission assessments and patient disposition.
• Provides supportive counseling, encouragement, coaching, and linkage with essential community services that support each individual’s unique healthcare needs.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – LCSW; MSW degree; BLS; AK driver license; 21+ years old; 2 years of experience in a hospital environment in social work

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT – 13 weeks

SHIFT / HOURS PER WEEK – Will discuss at interview (40hrs/wk)

SYSTEMS – Cerner

START DATE – 6/1/2025