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The Medical Social Worker attends to the psychosocial aspects of patient care. This position requires
the ability to use assessment tools and intervene appropriately in patient/family relationships, financial
needs, emotional and social problems. Provides support for the medical staff in working with patients
with acute psychiatric concerns. Establishes and maintains relationships with community resources.
Requires thorough knowledge of and a high skill level in psychotherapeutic interventions and the
utilization of community resources. By working as a team with Case Managers, coordinates and
facilitates discharge planning as needed.

Education:
Required
• Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work or related
field such as counseling.

Experience:
Required
• Experience working in highly confidential settings.

Preferred
• Two (2) years of social work experience in a health care setting.

Licenses,
Certifications
and/or
Registrations:
Required
• CSWA
o For CSWA applicants awaiting approval for their
temporary CSWA, they may be allowed to train in the
position for the first four (4) weeks, and then must obtain
their CSWA by the end of their first 12 weeks. Proof of
CSWA application submission is also required upon hire
for this scenario.
o If hired into this position while still awaiting the temporary
CSWA, new hire will be allowed to train as a clinician with
Masters of Social Work, but must not present or
represent themselves or the hospital as a Social Worker
until they have obtained their temporary CSWA.
o Staff are expected to pursue full licensure as LCSW with
CSWA supervision requirements are completed.

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