22157723
New Britain General
New Britain, CT
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Description
Job Schedule: Full TimeWork where every moment matters.
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The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.
Job Summary
The medical case worker is a Bachelor’s level social worker that has demonstrated expertise in the assessment and treatment of patients along the continuum of care. Identifies risk factors for both psychosocial interventions and discharge needs; key member of the interdisciplinary health care team, identifies discharge barriers, develops and implements safe discharge plans. Works collaboratively with all teams in the hospital to optimize patient’s quality of life by addressing patient’s needs holistically. Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the NASW code of ethics.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW)
LMSW preferred
Preferred previous experience in a healthcare setting
Preferred bilingual in Spanish/English
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