PRN Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Job Description Job Description Medical Social Worker (MSW) Area : Kansas City KS and MO Shift Type : PRN (as needed) Benefits : * Whole Person Approach * Tablet Provided * Flexibility * Mileage Reimbursement * Positive & Supportive Culture * Professional Growth Opportunities Summary: The Medical Social Worker ("MSW") provides general social work services to LiveWell's patient population. Working within a patient's care team, this position facilitates communication between patients and staff, establishes and / or facilitates cooperation and services between LiveWell and the community at large, and explores the potential for new services and assists with the development of expanded services. Qualifications: * Active Medical Social Work licensure in the state of work or willingness to pursue. * Master of Social Work ("MSW"). Primary Responsibilities: * Provide services to the patient and family to resolve social or emotional problems that could impede the effective treatment of the patient's medical condition. * Identify the social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, need for care, response to treatment and adjustment to care. * Assess the relationship of the patient's medical and nursing requirements to the patient's home situation, financial resources and availability of community resources. * Provide counseling services, as appropriate when required by the patient. * Provide services to the patient's family member or caregiver on a short-term basis when the HHA can demonstrate that a brief intervention is necessary to remove a clear and direct impediment of the effective treatment of the patient's medical condition or to his/her rate of recovery. * Participate in patient case conferences and relevant in-services. EEO Statement: LiveWell provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, LiveWell complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,