Medical Social Worker

Day Medical Social Worker

This individual works as an integral member of a dynamic team. Will be responsible for providing primarily clinical services in the offering of patient/family centered care to patients. The clinical component involves providing psychosocial/emotional assessment, care planning, community resource referrals, and support to patients/families referred to Halifax Health.

- Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school required.

- Valid driving license and good driving record.

- Must have one (1) year of healthcare experience.

- Social work or counseling background, knowledge of community resources.

- One year of social work experience in a health care setting required.

- Working knowledge of systems theory and family dynamics.

- Strong clinical and assessment skills, including crisis intervention and the ability to work in a team setting.

- Organization, time-management, and self-awareness.

- Must be customer-service oriented and able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Team Members at all levels in the organization.

- Professionalism in interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel is required.

- Skilled in providing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.