3 medical social worker jobs found

Overview About the Role The main goal of the Community Health Worker (CHW) is to enhance the health and well-being of patients at University Hospital. By building trusting relationships, the CHW connects individuals to essential community resources, physical and mental health services, and helps overcome social challenges that may hinder their health progress. As a vital part of the multidisciplinary care team, the CHW serves as a bridge between clinical staff and the community. They offer valuable insights to improve care management approaches and skillfully guide patients through available community services, while also promoting the importance of preventive health screenings and services through education and support. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Enhances the overall health and well-being of patients at University Hospital Builds trusting relationships to better support patient needs Connects individuals to...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Mental Health Clinician II position is to provide clinical assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, assertive outreach, and comprehensive clinical case management services, utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based practices effective for the patient population served. The role includes crisis intervention, emotional support, and short-term mental health services for individuals impacted by violence, trauma, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Services will be delivered in the University Hospital Emergency Department and medical inpatient units as assigned. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Conduct clinical assessments and provide both individual and group psychotherapy using trauma‑informed, evidence‑based approaches. Deliver assertive outreach and comprehensive clinical case management services tailored to the needs of the patient...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Social Worker I UH position is to be skilled in interventions for the support and/or resolution of patient and family crises as well as advocacy and facilitation necessitated by life-changing events. The role includes other functions such as developing social services care plans and working closely with community resources. The position functions with considerable autonomy in providing professional social work treatment and services to patients from newborn to elderly and understands the life cycle changes consistent with each age and their families related to their health care and general wellbeing. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Provides psychosocial assessment and counseling of patients and families relating to the social, emotional and cognitive capabilities of patients in relationship to their illness and health maintenance needs. Develops and...