Medical Social Worker - St. Francis - Trinity Health : Job Details

St. Francis Hospital is seeking a compassionate and experienced Medical Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary care team. This role plays a vital part in supporting patients and families throughout hospitalization by facilitating discharge planning, addressing psychosocial needs, and coordinating care transitions. The MSW ensures that care is respectful of each patient's values, preferences, and beliefs, while promoting safe and timely discharges.

What You Will Do:

• Monitor patient progress and document findings related to social services and discharge planning.
• Conduct timely interviews with patients and families to assess psychosocial, cultural, and emotional needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement discharge plans.
• Coordinate care in home or alternate settings, including SNFs, rehab centers, and psychiatric facilities.
• Assess and intervene in cases of suspected abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.
• Assist patients and families with Medicaid applications and long-term care planning.
• Facilitate meetings between patients, families, and providers to address psychosocial and economic concerns.
• Identify patients at risk for rehospitalization and mediate barriers to successful discharge.
• Maintain accurate documentation in medical records and clinical databases (e.g., MIDAS).
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and external regulatory standards (e.g., JCAHO, Department of Public Health).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year providing social work services in an acute care setting preferred.
• Skills: Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with clinical database software; MIDAS knowledge a plus. Strong leadership, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Position Highlights:

• Join a mission-driven organization committed to holistic, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Make a meaningful impact on patients' lives and care outcomes.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.

Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

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Ministry/Facility Information:

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic was formed in October 2018 and is the largest Catholic healthcare system serving the Greater Philadelphia area and is a part of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan, and sponsored by Catholic Health Ministries. The hospitals and associated clinics, medical offices, specialized facilities, affiliated institutions and foundation represent more than 6,000 colleagues. These hospitals serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within their communities.

Our Commitment:

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.