Medical Social Worker - BSW - Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital
Company: Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital
Location: Lexington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day/Evening (United States
of America) Facility: 1 Health Cir - Lexington Requisition Number:
R153710 Medical Social Worker - BSW - Carilion Rockbridge Community
Hospital (Open)&xa;&xa; How You’ll Help Transform
Healthcare: In collaboration with the health care team, the social
worker assists patients and families with personal and
environmental difficulties with predisposed illness or interferes
with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Services include
providing patient and families with the psychosocial support needed
to cope with disease and life limiting illness, advising family and
caregivers, providing education and support, and making referrals
for other services as needed or requested.&xa;&xa; Provides
psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify
emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related
to their preventative health management, diagnosis, illness,
treatment, and/or life situation. Utilizes social work experience
to plan and coordinate patient care. Coordinates the transition
plan with the care team and recommends further treatment for the
patient to achieve optimal level of healthy lifestyle, behaviors,
and functioning. Evaluates the plan at appropriate intervals and
modifies the plan as necessary. Monitors, evaluates, and records
client progress according to measurable goals described in
treatment and care plan. Monitors healthcare resource utilization
such as ED, urgent care, admissions, or frequent office visits.
Collaborates with team to address unnecessary utilization and plans
for appropriate support to modify process behaviors. Arranges and
coordinates assistance/referrals for unmet patient/family needs, to
include social service, financial, and insurance applications and
follow up, medications, DME, and transportation to/from clinic
appointments. Plan of care promotes compliance as well as considers
appropriate utilization of resources. Advocates on behalf of the
patient. Participates in care transitions planning and
post-discharge follow up to assess psychosocial and support needs
and reinforces patient self-management expectations and goals.
Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients’ medical
or physical condition and to assess patient needs. Collaborates
with community agencies and resources to develop a comprehensive
knowledge base of available resources for patients and families.
Networks with community resources to build strong working
relationships. Maintains an extensive knowledge of benefit plans,
regulatory guidelines and resources and serves as a resource to
maximize utilization and cost effectiveness. Refers patient or
family to community resources to provide access to services such as
financial assistance, legal aid, or housing. Refer to DSS with
suspected abuse or neglect of child or adult. Meets documentation
standards for quality, timeliness, and confidentiality of medical
records in accordance with organizational and departmental defined
policies and procedures. Maintains records and statistics in
accordance with department and medical center policies. Remains
current with social work and health care developments and seek to
increase further enhancement of job-related knowledge. Identifies
social problems and advocate for change. Provides education and
self-management strategies to patients and families around issues
related to adaptation of the patient’s health and addressing any
contributing barriers to achieving goals. &xa;&xa; What We
Require: Education: Bachelor's degree in social work or related
field required. Experience: Social work experience in health care
setting preferred. Other: Critical thinking and creative
problem-solving skills to move patients effectively and efficiently
through the continuum of care. Ability and willingness to work as
an integral member of a multi skilled team &xa;&xa;
Recruiter: DANA JOHNSON Recruiter Email:
dejohnson@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR
Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. Carilion Clinic is an Equal
Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to
all employees and applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability,
genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free
Workplace. For more information or for individuals with
disabilities needing special assistance with our online application
process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on
E-Verify:
https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies
&xa;&xa; Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being
to help you develop and thrive. T hat’s why we offer a well-rounded
benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help
you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away. When
you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to
realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you
when you join Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision
Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years
(Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite
fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse Discounts on
childcare Continued education and training
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