Medical Social Worker

JOB SUMMARY

The MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER is a qualified professional who provides social case work and prepares social histories for clients and their families who receive nursing or other services from a healthcare setting, and who have conditions relating to social functioning regarding to their health and well-being. He/she is able to perform a psychosocial assessment and develop a plan of action securing proper referrals. Additionally, the medical social worker provides rehabilitative and supportive casework with the purpose of restoring patients to optimum level of social and health adjustment.

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $51/hour

EDUCATION

Graduate with a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.

LICENSURE

Current and unrestricted licensure with the proper state agency to practice as a Medical Social Worker.

CREDENTIALS

Health and other screening tests as required by specific facilities

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility policies/procedures.
• Documents accurately and completely.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Assists patients and significant others in resolving social issues related to illness and rehabilitation.
• Secures and coordinates services with community agencies.
• Coordinates referrals to applicable community agencies.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional standards of conduct as set forth by the National Association of Social Workers.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

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