Medical Social Worker

Job Desciption Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Social Worker to work with our Clinical Resource Management Department. The Medical Social Worker (MSW) exercises independent judgment and professional discretion in the practice of case management to a selected group of patients. The MSW collaborates with attending physicians and residents and serves as advocate to help patients and families navigate the acute episode of care. The MSW monitors patient’s continuing stay for resource utilization and helps prepare them for a safe and timely discharge. The MSW is proactive and uses collaborative problem solving skills to meet the needs of the patients and physician. The MSW provides a full range of medical social work services as needed and relies heavily on such resources as family, community, state and federal agencies as well as the patient’s resources to assist the patient’s return to a productive life. Requirements Bachelor's degree required; Master's Degree preferred Social Work license in the state of WV required Certification- Case management certification within 2 yrs post hire - preferred 5+ years of experience preferred; Social work experience is required and this experience in the medical field is preferred. The learning period recommended is six (6) months for proficiency in the majority of tasks. Candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to build effective relationships with the healthcare team, and demonstrate critical thinking skills. This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation. EEO is the Law ADP Privacy Statement Artificial Intelligence Google Privacy Policy Google Terms of Service #J-18808-Ljbffr Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc.