Senior Clinical Social Worker
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Summary
Responsible for performing assessments and contributing to the plan of care for patients with complex social, cultural or clinical needs.
Education/Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Social Work Studies.
- Arabic Speaker preferred
Experience:
Minimum five (5) years of experience after Master’s Degree. MUST have current healthcare/hospital experience as Social Worker at Acute Care Hospital.
License
Valid and in a good Standing License in current country of practice
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts patient psychosocial assessment and makes treatment recommendations
- Provides consultation and collaborates with physicians, nurses and other health care team members to assist in the development of a comprehensive and coordinated plan of care
- Engages patients and their families in adhering to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating, to the extent possible, social, psychological, financial and behavioral barriers to successful outcomes
- Assists Case Manager with complex social situations
- Advocates on the patient’s behalf for access to appropriate post-acute care services
- Identifies and assists the under or uninsured patient to locate available resources and advocates with payers and social agencies to locate sources of financial support
- Acts as a resource to CCAD personnel on a wide range of social and cultural topics
- Assist in the provision of emotional support and education for staff