Hospice Medical Social Worker
Job Description
Job Description
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 :
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
- Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
- Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families / caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Provides information to patients or families / caregivers and community agencies.
- Serves as liaison between patients or families / caregivers and community agencies.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.
- Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
- Participates in in-service education programs.
- Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
- Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director / Supervisor.
- 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.
Hospice Medical Social Worker
The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services. Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Licensed as a licensed clinical social worker by the Board of Behavioral Sc...
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)- 100% Remote - PT/FT Contract -California
WellPsyche Medical Group is actively hiring for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors! We are a physician-run leader in Telepsychiatry, providing quality therapy and psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and ...
Social Worker Hospice
The Hospice Social Worker provides preventive, educational, and evaluative and treatment services to meet the psychosocial needs of patients and their families, to help them improve, restore, and maintain their maximum level of coping. The Hospice Social Worker is responsible for modeling the Compas...
Social Worker Hospice
The hospice social worker contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement. Per Diem Hospice Medical Social Worker. Assesses the psych...
Medical Mgmt Social Worker II (Richardson, Austin, Houston, San Antonio TX)
Evaluate The Psychosocial And Emotional Needs Of Members With Ongoing And/Or Situational Medical Concerns Through Coaching, Education, And Support For Low Acuity Emotional Needs. Master Degree in one of the following Behavioral Health areas: Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, with current unre...
Medical Social Worker - PRN
One year of experience as a medical social worker in a healthcare setting. Provides coordinated care in the home to patients of all age groups and performs psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling, and referrals to meet the needs of the patient and family. Masters or doctoral degree from an ac...
Social Worker (San Antonio, TX)
One year of experience as a Social Worker in a clinical care setting required, hospice experience preferred. Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, grief, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community re...
Medical Social Worker MSW Home Health PRN
This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Medical Social Worker. To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Medical Social Worker commitment and compassion. As a Medical Social Worker, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:. Mast...
Case Management Social Worker
Assess the medical, physical, psycho-social and transition needs of patients and families in various settings (hospital, SNF, home, clinic, etc. Must be a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) from an accredited program. Exercise tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, visitors, provider...
Medical Mgmt Social Worker II (Richardson, Austin, Houston, San Antonio TX)
Evaluate The Psychosocial And Emotional Needs Of Members With Ongoing And/Or Situational Medical Concerns Through Coaching, Education, And Support For Low Acuity Emotional Needs. Master Degree in one of the following Behavioral Health areas: Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, with current unre...