Medical Social Worker Job at Freedom Home Health and Hospice Care Services Inc., Marysville, CA

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  • Freedom Home Health and Hospice Care Services Inc.
  • Marysville, CA

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.

2.Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.

3.Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.

4.Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs

5.Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

6.Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

7.Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.

8.Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.

9.Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.

10.Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.

11.Participates in discharge planning.

12.Participates in in-service education programs

13.Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Director of Patient Care Services or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1.Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.May have a Master’s or doctoral degree in social worker.

2.Licensed as a licensed clinical social worker by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

3.Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care

.4.Experience in a home health care preferred.

5.Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

6.Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

7.Must be licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

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