Social Work HC

Involves crisis intervention, psychosocial patient assessments and interventions, mandated reporting, information and referral, non medical discharge planning, and coordination of health and mental health services with community providers. Works in concert with physicians, nurses, utilization management, discharge planners, and other allied health professionals; may be member of a structured case management team. Assists patients and their families with addressing and resolving the social, financial, and psychological problems related to their health condition and facilitates the patient movement through health continuum.