MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. In 2019, MetroWest Medical Center achieved the Healthgrades America�s 100 Best Hospitals Award�. This distinction makes MetroWest Medical Center one of the top 2% of more than 4,500 hospitals assessed nationwide for its consistent, year-over-year superior clinical performance as measured by Healthgrades, a leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Social Worker provides services to patients and families in the acute care setting, to meet their medically related needs (social and emotional). This support is given based on medical condition, resulting in treatment, recovery, and safe transition from one care environment to another. Using an interdisciplinary approach and coordination of timely discharge planning is critical in the success of this role.

Required skills include: High-level of demonstrated organization, excellent verbal and written communication, ability to lead and coordinate activities with a diverse group of people in a fast paced environment, critical thinking, problem solving and overall computer literacy.

EXPERIENCE:

Master�s degree in Social Work

Able to read, write and speak English.

One year experience in an acute inpatient hospital setting or equivalent

experience preferred

Discharge planning experience preferred

LCSW minimum required
LICSW preferred

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