Start here at Hartford Healthcare and work where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkServing our community since MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients community and employeersquos alike Wersquove earned top honors for quality stroke care gold level recognition for organ donation and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation providing the highest quality level of careThe social worker is a graduate level professional that has demonstrated expertise in a healthcare setting in the assessment and treatment of patients along the continuum of care Develops and implements discharge planning within an interdisciplinary healthcare team addresses complex clinical care needs by identifying and removing barriers that prevent optimum access to needed post acute care Works collaboratively with the providers to identify discharge barriers and delays in order to optimize most efficient use of acute care hospital days and prevent prolonged length of stay Ability to address all aspects of patientrsquos psychosocial needs including leading family meetings providing bereavement support and grief counseling advocacy with community agencies and within the acute care interdisciplinary team and addressing of substance abuse Works collaboratively with all teams in the hospital to optimize patientrsquos quality of life by addressing patientrsquos needs holistically Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the NASW code of ethicsStart here at Hartford Healthcare and work where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkServing our community since MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients community and employeersquos alike Wersquove earned top honors for quality stroke care gold level recognition for organ donation and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation providing the highest quality level of careThe social worker is a graduate level professional that has demonstrated expertise in a healthcare setting in the assessment and treatment of patients along the continuum of care Develops and implements discharge planning within an interdisciplinary healthcare team addresses complex clinical care needs by identifying and removing barriers that prevent optimum access to needed post acute care Works collaboratively with the providers to identify discharge barriers and delays in order to optimize most efficient use of acute care hospital days and prevent prolonged length of stay Ability to address all aspects of patientrsquos psychosocial needs including leading family meetings providing bereavement support and grief counseling advocacy with community agencies and within the acute care interdisciplinary team and addressing of substance abuse Works collaboratively with all teams in the hospital to optimize patientrsquos quality of life by addressing patientrsquos needs holistically Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the NASW code of ethicsEducationMasters in Social Work MSWLicensure Certification RegistrationValid Masters of Social Work License with the State of ConnecticutLanguage SkillsPreferred bilingual in SpanishEnglishKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirementsmiddot Knowledge of Connecticut Social Work Law for mandated reporting for child abuse and neglect and mandated reporting for Elderly and Mental retardationmiddot Demonstrate comprehension of medical terminology natural history of illness and general disease processes identification of and reliance on educational resources to continuously improve clinical practice as a medical social workermiddot Excellent communication negotiation and conflict resolution skills requiredmiddot Knowledge of computer applications preferredmiddot Possesses ability to provide expert verbal and written clinical documentation and consultation along the continuum of caremiddot Must be able to work collaboratively efficiently and effectively with multidisciplinary health care professionals to ensure a seamless transition of care for our patients and familiesmiddot Ability to multi task and address multiple needs of healthcare team members and patientsfamiliesmiddot Ability to address complex psychosocial needs by working with community resources and addressing barriers that prevent patient from optimizing their health and quality of lifemiddot Ability to work in fast changing healthcare environmentmiddot Abides by the NASW Code of EthicsWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment mattersAnd this is your momentEducationMasters in Social Work MSWLicensure Certification RegistrationValid Masters of Social Work License with the State of ConnecticutLanguage SkillsPreferred bilingual in SpanishEnglishKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirementsmiddot Knowledge of Connecticut Social Work Law for mandated reporting for child abuse and neglect and mandated reporting for Elderly and Mental retardationmiddot Demonstrate comprehension of medical terminology natural history of illness and general disease processes identification of and reliance on educational resources to continuously improve clinical practice as a medical social workermiddot Excellent communication negotiation and conflict resolution skills requiredmiddot Knowledge of computer applications preferredmiddot Possesses ability to provide expert verbal and written clinical documentation and consultation along the continuum of caremiddot Must be able to work collaboratively efficiently and effectively with multidisciplinary health care professionals to ensure a seamless transition of care for our patients and familiesmiddot Ability to multi task and address multiple needs of healthcare team members and patientsfamiliesmiddot Ability to address complex psychosocial needs by working with community resources and addressing barriers that prevent patient from optimizing their health and quality of lifemiddot Ability to work in fast changing healthcare environmentmiddot Abides by the NASW Code of EthicsWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment mattersAnd this is your moment