Medical Social Work Intern
Froedtert South
- Responded to all level one trauma and codes in a Level One adult emergency room trauma center
- Determined priorities for social work interventions with special consideration given to complex/high-risk situations
- Conducted specialized, focused assessments dependent on the needs of the patient
- Provided brief counseling to patients and families experiencing grief, loss, and other trauma-related concerns
- Utilized de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques as appropriate to circumstances
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary staff to coordinate appropriate discharge services for patients receiving inpatient medical services
- Coordinated with appropriate providers to ensure the provision of needed outpatient services following hospitalization
- Referred and connected patients to local community resources
- Promptly completed the necessary documentation
- Performed other duties as requested and needed
