Medical Social Worker

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

The new Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital (SSRRH) is located in the heart of Northern California's famous wine country, just 50 miles north of San Francisco and 30 minutes from the beautiful Pacific Coast. Providing quality health care services to the residents of Sonoma County for over 130 years, SSRRH has 118 licensed beds (84 Inpatient, 24 Outpatient & 10 Labor & Delivery) and serves a population of more than 130,000 people. Centers of excellence include: Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Women's and Children's Services, and Level III NICU.

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.

Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Two years experience in a Health Care setting and one year acute care hospital experience. Previous experience in Discharge Planning preferred.

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