Job Description Summary

The
medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of
care for medical social work services. The medical
social worker provides direct and indirect social worker services primarily on
a visiting and intermittent basis in the patient’s home.

Essential Job
Functions/Responsibilities

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

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 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
agency personnel to support patient care.

8. Maintains and develops contacts with public
and private agencies as resources for patient and agency 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. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical
Director/supervisor.

Position Qualifications

1. Graduate
of a Master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work
Education.

2. Minimum
of one year's experience in health care.

3. Experience
in a home health care preferred.

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

5. Possesses
and maintains current CPR certification.

6.
Must have a valid driver license and auto insurance.