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Join Hillcrest Medical Center as a full-time Social Worker
Who We Are
Hillcrest Medical Center, the flagship hospital of Hillcrest HealthCare System, is a 620-bed hospital among Oklahoma's most widely respected and acclaimed hospitals, offering extraordinary care and a multitude of services in many areas including Oklahoma's largest dedicated heart hospital.
After meeting our leadership team, you will learn how our Case Management department is powered by our purpose of caring for people - our patients, their families and one another. With great teamwork and a knowledgeable, tenured staff, we offer great learning opportunities to grow your career, while doing what you love most - caring for people. If you meet the minimum requirements below, enjoy work that is valued, has purpose and you want to join our team, please apply today!
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
The Social Worker is responsible for patient advocacy, emergent counseling and education needs for patients and families, and effective discharge planning.
The successful candidate will be able to:
- Act as liaison between the patient and medical personnel
- Facilitate long term health and well-being through counseling, education, and brokering of needed community services and resources
- Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans for each patient
- Serve as an advocate for patients and their families in regard to decisions affecting plan of care
- Act as a resource for hospice and counseling services
- Provide appropriate end of life planning and care
- Ensure timely discharge planning
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
- Master's of Social Work degree required
- Previous hospital experience preferred
- Experience in Acute Care preferred
- Must have a passion for excellence
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.