Medical Social Worker

Job Summary Medical Social Worker contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement. Duties & Responsibilities Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required. Carries out social evaluations and plans interventions based on evaluation findings. Counsels patients and family/caregivers as needed in relation to stress and other identified coping difficulties. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel. Participates in the development of individualized plans of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings. Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues. Actively participates in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor. Job Requirements Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3). Minimum of one year’s experience in health care; hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. Ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency‑related travel (e.g., community partners, patients). Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance coverage, and access to a vehicle. Salary $28.50 - $41.00 We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and procedures, and termination of employment for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr