Medical Social Worker (BSW) jobs in Erie, PA
Medical Social Worker (BSW) provides social work services to hospital patients and their families. Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems related to hospitalization. Being a Medical Social Worker (BSW) participates as a member of multi-disciplinary team and may assist patients in treatment planning. May contribute to the formulation of discharge plans. Additionally, Medical Social Worker (BSW) requires a bachelor's degree of social work. Typically reports to a manager. Medical Social Worker (BSW)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Medical Social Worker
- VNA Alliance
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Meadville, PA
FULL_TIME
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VNA Alliance is a community-based, non-profit, Medicare certified home health agency based in Meadville, PA. VNA Alliance currently serves Crawford, Mercer, and portions of Venango county and offers skilled nursing, palliative care, and therapy services. In addition to the mentioned, VNA Alliance offers additional medical services and implemented a Safe at Home program that is a clinical pathway to optimize outcomes in the acute care and home health care setting. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!
The Medical Social Worker is a qualified professional who provides medical social services to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician. The Medical Social Worker is a member of an interdisciplinary team.
RESPONSIBLE TO
Clinical Supervisor
Executive Director
QUALIFICATIONS- Master’s degree from a school of social work approved by the council on Social Work education. License by state preferred
- One year of social work experience in a health care setting
- Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a vehicle with insurance limits as established by the state.
Clinical Skills- Provides rehabilitative and supportive casework geared to restoring patients to their optimal level of social and health adjustment. This includes assisting patients and their families to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations
- Develops plan of care cooperatively with the physician, patient/family and other team members with revisions based on the patient’s condition
- Assist patients to utilize the resources of their families and the community. This may be accomplished by either referring the patient to resources or acting as an intermediary on behalf of the patient in his/her dealings with other health and welfare agencies
- Assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties that interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. This ranges counseling members of the patient’s family to assisting patients with admission to a nursing or personal care home.
- Supervises the treatment program of the social worker assistant, reviewing and co-signing clinical visit notes and conferring, as appropriate to patient needs.
A. Completes the medical social service evaluation within 48 hours of referral and submits the documentation to the office within 24 hours of the visit
B. Completes required documentation for ongoing services on the day of the visit and submits it to the office daily. All documentation must be submitted by 9:00 am on the day following the last day of the month
C. Completes the discharge order and summary and submits it to the office within 24 hours of the event
D. Writes Add Orders from the physician as they are received
E. Documents all verbal orders obtained from the physician: To include: Physician name, date, time, visit frequency, duration of visits and signature at Start of care, recertification, resumptions of care, etc.
F. Addresses all areas of the social service visit note
G. Documents all communications on the MD/care coordination form
Communication
A. Consults with the physician and other members of the health team including the primary nurse for the purpose of assisting them to understand the significant social, emotional and environmental factors related to the patient’s health problems
B. Interacts with field staff, patients, families, physicians, other health disciplines, agencies, insurance companies, hospitals, labs, employers, government agencies and representatives as necessary
C. Maintains confidentiality of client information
D. Reports to the primary nurse/therapist about the patient situation including:
a. Problems concerning the patient and how these may be resolved
b. Changes in patient needs and how these can be met
c. Patient progress toward goals and functional status
E. Communicates with other health team members to achieve interdisciplinary coordinated care
F. Call the Clinical Supervisor with any immediate patient clinical needs
Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Workplace Wellness 403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Life Insurance Policy Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks Tuition Reimbursement Program Good Working Conditions Excellent Staffing Ratios Credit Union Vacation, Sick & Personal Days Paid Holidays Shift Premiums Competitive Wages Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus Referral Program Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses Funeral Leave Call-Out Incentive Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance On the job training Employee Assistance Program Education Seminars and In-services Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events) Tax Sheltered Annuities Free Parking Discounted Meal Plans EOE Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location. Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility. - 1 Month Ago
Medical Social Worker
- Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates
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Meadville, PA
FULL_TIME
- The Medical Social Worker is a qualified professional who provides medical social services to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician. The Medical Social Worker is a member of an...
- 1 Month Ago
Medical Social Worker - PRN 1st Shift
- Heritage Health Care
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Fairview, PA
FULL_TIME
- Introduction: Heritage believes each employee makes a significant contribution in enhancing the quality of life for our clients and enabling the success of the organization. Employee contributions are...
- 1 Day Ago
Social Worker
- LECOM Senior Living Center
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Erie, PA
FULL_TIME
- With Erie County’s senior population now approaching one out of four residents, LECOM Health is committed to wellness for this growing age group. LECOM Health offers a full continuum of care from Inde...
- 15 Days Ago
Social Worker
- LECOM Senior Living Center
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Erie, PA
FULL_TIME
- With Erie County’s senior population now approaching one out of four residents, LECOM Health is committed to wellness for this growing age group. LECOM Health offers a full continuum of care from Inde...
- 15 Days Ago
Social Worker
- U.S Comm for Refuge
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Erie, PA
FULL_TIME
- The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) supports people who have lost or left their homes. For over 100 years, the unwavering commitment of our leadership, team, network of service prov...
- 1 Month Ago
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Care Concierge (63304)
- Curana Health
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Erie, PA
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- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Careerstaff Unlimited
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Erie, PA
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- Gifted Healthcare
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Erie, PA
- Registered Nurse (RN) 05/06/2024 to 08/05/2024 $1,355 - $1,506/week Local Night Shift 13 weeks at 36/week The Gifted Hea...
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- CareerStaff Unlimited
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Erie, PA
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Psychologist, LCSW Social Worker, LPC, LMHC, LMFT FT or PT
- Supportive Care
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Erie, PA
- Job Description Job Description Supportive Care is looking for Licensed Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, LPCs, LM...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Care Concierge
- Curana Health
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Erie, PA
- Job Details Job Location Erie, PA - Erie, PA Position Type Full Time Salary Range $22.00 Description Curana Health is a ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Psychologist, LCSW Social Worker, LPC, LMHC, LMFT FT or PT
- Supportive Care
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Meadville, PA
- Job Description Job Description Supportive Care is looking for Licensed Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, LPCs, LM...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Professional Counselor
- ABCS Of Building Better Lives
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Erie, PA
- Job Description Job Description Busy, outpatient, private counseling practice looking for a full time (30-client hours p...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake and the Native American Erie people who lived in the area until the mid-17th century, Erie is the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania, as well as the largest city in Northwestern Pennsylvania, with a population of 101,786 at the 2010 census. The estimated population in 2017 had decreased to 97,369. The Erie metropolitan area, equivalent to all of Erie County, consists of 276,207 residents. The Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area has a pop...
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Income Estimation for Medical Social Worker (BSW) jobs
$50,324 to $65,713
Erie, Pennsylvania area prices
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