Medical Social Worker (2920) - SFDPH - (EXEMPT)

Medical Social Worker (2920) - SFDPH - (EXEMPT) Application opening: Monday, July 3, 2023. Application deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026. SHIFTS: Varied. Days, evening, nights, weekends and/or holiday shifts may be required, depending on position. There are currently two shifts available: Shift 1: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, weekdays; 3 days minimum, working consecutive days is preferred. Shift 2: 7 AM to 5:30 PM (10-hour shifts), weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Under general supervision, the Medical Social Worker performs routine medical social work duties.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Evaluates social, emotional and physical needs of clients by applying social work theories. Helps clients cope with the environmental and psychological issues of illness by explaining options and treatments, as well as making appropriate referrals. Provides supportive counseling or crisis intervention to clients and/or their significant others, families, or friends or may provide referral services to therapists or mental health providers. Interviews clients, their families and significant others to obtain intake information; reviews financial status and screens eligibility for entitlement programs. Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams to treat and plan for the psychosocial and medical needs of patients by consulting with other providers and making referrals. Devises, develops and implements treatment plans as necessary. May make a diagnosis as part of a treatment plan. Conducts mandatory reporting activities by completing reports (CPS, APS, elder abuse, and domestic violence reports) in specific timeframes and completing appropriate documents. Prepares records to document case activity including pertinent statistical reports, chart notes, correspondence, and other agency forms to monitor and assess client’s progress. Advocates on behalf of clients with agencies, medical practitioners and within the community. Conducts home visits when necessary to survey living situation of clients for accessibility and to determine the need for further services. Provides discharge planning and/or service coordination and linkage by analyzing client needs, coordinates with other members of treatment teams and refers clients to outside services and community agencies. Researches community resources, makes appropriate referrals and helps facilitate medical treatment and arranges follow-up care. The 2920 Medical Social Worker also performs other related duties as required. How to qualify EDUCATION: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months (1,000 hours) of social work experience in a health care setting. This experience may be gained from supervised field placement during the Master's in Social Work program or from post‑graduate social work experience. Desirable Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in inpatient, outpatient, or home health based social work. Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr SAN-Francisco-Department-of-Public-Health