الوظائف المتاحة

Summary

Assists patients, families and significant others with their social, environmental, financial and emotional problems that are related to illnesses or might interferes with receipt of Hospital Care.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Interviews patients and their families to identify andassess the need for social work services and other needed services andinformation. Assists patients with their social, environmental, financial andemotional difficulties, which interfere with the attainment of maximum benefitfrom medical care utilizing available resources in the community.

2. Advocates for the patients’ right to obtain optimumrequired services and acts as a liaison between Medical/Nursing staff,relatives of the patients and appropriate outside agencies.

3. Makes rounds in the inpatient and outpatient areas andjoins physician rounds as needed. Discusses with patients and care-givers thepsychosocial problems related to hospitalization or treatment and providespatients with needed services and information.

4. As approved, participates in specialized clinicalpractice with physicians to provide needed services for high-risk groups.Participates in research programmers as requested.

5. Ensures that high-risk patients are aware of theirmedical problems, the treatment plan, required surgery and medication to ensuretheir full compliance.

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work is required.

Experience Required

One (1) year of related experience with Master’s ,or three (3) years with Bachelor’s is required.

Other Requirements(Certificates)

Saudi Nationals only.