Medical Social Worker

Medical Social Worker

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Social Worker at INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Hospital in OKC, OK.

INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives.

Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more.

Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Master's in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school

Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written). Hospice and Home Health: This job requires the incumbents to operate an INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Drivers License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

• Professional experience
• Experience in a medical setting
• NZTI only: Prefer related experience in a transplant institute

Responsibilities

The Medical Social Worker responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts thorough psychosocial assessment of patient (including emotional, cultural and financial needs) utilizing all available resources
• Provides assistance with evaluation and referral in situations of possible abuse/neglect for adult and pediatric patients
• Implements social service interventions based on psychosocial assessment.
• Counsels' patient/family in adjustment to illness, treatment and the process of grieving/conflict resolution
• Assists patients/family members in obtaining advanced directives and/or durable power of attorney for health care
• Works collaboratively with Case Managers and the health care team in formulating and facilitating patient hospital discharge plans
• Acts as a liaison between patients, family members, physicians, interdisciplinary team and external agencies and organizations making referrals as appropriate. Facilitate meetings for discussion of plan of care and discharge planning.
• This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.