General Summary of Position
Job Summary:
Medstar Health is looking foraSocial WorkerLGSW (Licensed Graduate Social Worker)to join ourteam!We arelooking forsomeone with diagnostic andproblem-solvingskillswhoexhibitsbehavior consistent with a team approach toaccomplishingdepartmental outcomes.
TheSocial Worker LGSW (123049)willassess, plan, andcoordinateservices and resources for patients and families to meet needs and/orprovide fortimelydischarge.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metroregion,alsorecognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your nextgreat careermove!

Primary Duties:
Collaborates with and completes referralsin a timely mannertoappropriate communityagencies forassistancebased on patient need. Utilizes resources to helppatientsresume life in the community and/or to adjust to lifestyle changes.Develops andmaintainsinformation on community resources and referral requirements based on patient population.
Coordinates the completion of requisite forms by doctors, patients, and patients' families for any servicesrequiredina timely,thorough,andaccuratemanner.Documents activities in medical records per policy standards. Maintains statistical data asrequired.
Facilitates communication between the patient and family and the healthcare team. Assesses and communicates the patient's social, cultural, emotional, and economic problems to medical staff and other healthcare providers as needed.
Providescrisis intervention and management. Provides therapeutic intervention with patients and family, if necessary.Organizes individual workload and setsappropriate prioritiesbased on patient's medical plan, patient's needs, and policy and procedures.Completes psychosocial history or socioeconomic assessmentin a timely mannerper policy standards when referred by healthcare team or asdeterminedby high-risk indicators.
Identifiesdepartmental performance improvement opportunities anddemonstratesa solution-oriented approach in addressing those issues.Orients and/or supervises staff and students as assigned. Participates in meetings and on committees andrepresentsthe department and hospital in community outreachefforts.Participatesin multi-disciplinary care coordination rounds and collaborates with internal and external healthcare providers,patients, and family to develop a comprehensive discharge plan, as necessary. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams including consistent attendance and participation in LOS meetings. Participates in chart audits, asrequested.

Qualifications:
Master's degree in social workfrom a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
1-2years'experiencein social work, preferably in a hospital setting.
LGSW (Licensed Graduate Social Worker) license in the State of Maryland.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.