Summit Home Care and Hospice is seeking a dedicated MSW to join our team! The position will be for PRN and will require PRN work for home care services.

Job Title/Position: Medical Social Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and as defined by the state Medical Social Work Practice Act.

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. Prepares clinical and progress notes.

5. Provides Information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

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

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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.

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

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

4. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• health care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• MSW (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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