Social Worker LCSW

Job Responsibilities
• Perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment when triggered to identify the patient's health 
goals and coordinate services with the RN Case Manager for an effective transition plan. Meets 
directly with patient/family on an ongoing basis as identified.
• Identify the need for patient/family regarding Social / Psychosocial issues that need to be 
addressed.
• Build on the discharge planning assessment in developing, coordinating, implementing and 
revising a care plan to ensure good transition management and continuity of care (LOS, discharge 
delays), cost reduction and patient self-management (patient activation).
• Collaborates with the physician and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care and 
assist in meeting discharge goals.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Provides supportive counseling to individuals, families, and groups to address identified concerns 
and to enhance understanding of coping with and adjustment to illness/hospitalization.
Specifications
Experience
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
2 years experience in a 
Created By: Jenny Seratt February 24, 2026 Baptist Proprietary and Confidential
healthcare setting. 
Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Masters degree in social work. 
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
2 years clinical experience as a 
social worker in medical/clinical 
setting
Special Skills
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Excellent interpersonal 
communication and negotiation 
skills. Ability to identify and 
coordinate appropriate resources 
in the community. Ability to work 
with people of all social, 
economic, and cultural 
backgrounds. Computer skills.
Licensure