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)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed Medical Social Worker with a Master’s Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Must have at least two years of experience working with geriatric population. Two years hospice experience is preferred. Must have strong communication skills and the ability to relate positively to others. Must have the ability to work with fellow employees and volunteers. Must be effective in working with different levels of health care providers, and able to express the hospice concept to families, patients, community, volunteers, staff, and other professionals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:The Medical Social Worker works as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to:
As Lead Medical Social Worker, you would be responsible for:
PROFESSIONALISM:
SUPERVISION:
As a Lead Medical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree, you will be responsible for supervising any staff with a Bachelor of Social Work degree and you will assess BSW’s completion of all the responsibilities listed above on a regular basis (minimally monthly) thru documentation review and IDT attendance and documentation of such will be put in the BSW’s chart. Lead MSW will have input in BSW performance evaluations and may do supervisory visits as needed.
ORIENTATION AND TRAINING:
Hospice will provide orientation and training on Hospice philosophy and procedures as necessary, to assist the Medical Social Worker in performing the responsibilities listed above. Training may be in-house, or outside seminars. Evidence of orientation and training will become part of the personnel file.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Job requires the ability to:
ON CALL:
The Medical Social Worker may be required to take call per a rotating schedule.
WORK CONDITIONS:
May require sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time. Some driving/travel required.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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