Medical Social Worker

Job Description

A medical social worker helps patients and their families handle the emotional, social, and financial challenges of an illness or medical diagnosis
• Discharge Planning: Help patients transition safely from a hospital or clinic back to their homes or a care facility.
• Psychosocial Assessments: Evaluate a patient’s emotional, social, and financial situation to find potential barriers to their care.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide counseling or therapy during unexpected medical crises, trauma, or end-of-life care.
• Resource Navigation: Connect patients with community programs, financial assistance, housing, and transportation.
• Patient Advocacy: Ensure the medical team understands a patient’s personal values, preferences, and rights