• Job Description

  Req#: 32515306408
  Job Title/Position:Medical Social Worker
  Reports to: Clinical Supervisor
  
  Position Summary: The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.
  
  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  Patient Care:
  
  1. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
  2. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
  3. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
  4. Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
  5. Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
  6. Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
  7. Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.
  8. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
  9. Participates in in-service education programs.
  10. Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
  11. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
  12. Participates in discharge planning.
  13. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.
  14. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
  
  
  POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
  
  1. Graduate of a bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
  
  2. Licensed as a licensed clinical social worker by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
  
  3. Minimum of one year's experience in health care.
  
  4. Experience in a home health care preferred.
  
  5. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
  
  6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
  
  SKILLS REQUIRED
  
  1. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
  
  2. Pull, push and or lift 15-20 pounds on a daily basis. Pull / push 125-200 pounds on a regular basis. Pulls/push 200 or more pounds on a regular basis
  • Sits, stands stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours.
  • Drives in own car to and from patients' home. Work in patient(s) homes as well as agency office.
  • Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

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