Medical Social Worker

Medical Social Worker NHC HomeCare Greenwood is looking for a Medical Social Worker. The role involves supervising and evaluating the social and emotional needs of patients related to their medical condition, and providing counseling based on this evaluation. Responsibilities Provides and accurately documents direct social services to patients planned to restore the patient to optimum social and health adjustment. Assesses social and emotional factors to minimize impact on the patient’s health and ability to cope with problems of daily living. Helps patients and caregivers to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations. Assists patients and caregivers with personal and environmental difficulties that predispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Identifies resources such as caregivers and community agencies to assist the patient in resuming life in the community, including discharge planning. Assists providers and home care team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems. Participates in the development of the plan of care. Qualifications Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. One year of social work experience in a health care setting. South Carolina State-specific Requirements Licensed by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners at the Master (LMSW) or Independent (LISW) level. NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr