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.
...MANAGER - OAHU role at State of Hawaii .Recruitment Number DOT-AIR-2025-04This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.... ...immediate operational crisis response. The position directs and controls operational security, maintenance, custodial, ramp control, intra...
...with the codes, standards and other contractual documents that control the method being utilized.CMMDrug Free Workplace.FAA... ...maintenance, ground security coordinator, aviation screener, air traffic controller, and operations control specialist.CTL Aerospace...
...NOVA Engineering is seeking an ICC Special Inspector (Construction Materials Testing) in our Kennesaw, GA office. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Primary duties performing soils inspections and QA/QC...
...Health - US News & World Report. About the Role: The Medical Receptionist plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of... ...Receptionist contributes significantly to the overall patient experience and the operational success of the practice. Minimum...
...Access Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty: Labor and Delivery ~ Discipline: RN ~ Start Date: 06/30/2025~ Duration: 13 weeks ~36 hours...