General Summary/Responsibilities: Provides direct and indirect clinical social work and discharge planning services for patients and their families in various inpatient and outpatient settings. Participates as a professional team member in patient care planning along with other hospital and community agency personnel. Frequent contact with patient care services staff, physicians, and ancillaries to discuss patient care and diagnostic needs. Participate in care rounds and other interdisciplinary collaboration within the in-patient and outpatient programs. Frequent contact with community agencies, third party payers, outside review organizations and case managers. Qualifications Education Minimum Level of Education Required: Master's degree Additional requirements: Type of degree: N/A § Area of study or major: Social Work § Preferred educational qualifications: N/A § Position specific testing requirement: N/A Licensure/Certification/Registration § LSW required; LISW preferred Experience Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience of job-related experience Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A Preferred experience: Previous hospital or community social work experience required. Knowledge of community agencies preferred Other experience requirements: Excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking and ability to communicate in writing. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work in a busy, stressful environment. Knowledge/Skills § List any knowledge or skills that an incumbent must have to be successful in the job that does not include Behavioral skills or anything stated in the above sections