Medical Social Worker (MSW) Home Care

Medical Social Worker (MSW) Home Care

Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and information/referral services on a consultation basis. Works collaboratively with the management team to ensure the efficient utilization of resources for positive patient outcomes.

Job Duties

• Employs counseling skills in order to help patient/families understand, accept and follow recommendations for care and to restore patient to optimum social and health adjustment.
• Stays up-to-date on current trends and researches the availability of community agencies and community resources for social, emotional, and financial assistance.
• Intervenes in crisis situations, and effectively applies crisis intervention theory techniques.
• Identifies and records clinical, psychosocial and financial barriers to a smooth transition across the healthcare network.
• Participates in a monthly or yearly audit or review to ensure adherence to laws and other federal guidelines.
• Works collaboratively with the patients and patient's social support system to establish and implement a plan.
• Interviews the patient to complete the initial psychosocial evaluation.
• Reports suspected cases of child and adult abuse/neglect/exploitation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• 1 year experience working as a social worker or applicable mental health experience.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability to adhere to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA.
• Knowledge of psychological principles and theories.
• Must possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, and empathy towards others.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• LSW - Licensed Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 175 E Brown St

Primary Location: East Stroudsburg- 175 Brown Street

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Department: 1004-09132 Home Care - Social Services - CC