Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care provides social work services to home care patients and their families. Assesses and treats emotional and behavioral problems related to patient illness. Being a Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care 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 (MSW) - Home Care requires a master's degree of social work. Typically reports to a senior case manager. Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care'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)
Provides social work assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Interviews residents, assesses priorities and documents case activity. May consult with members of the multi-disciplinary team in liaison with community resources to support the resident's treatment. Assists residents/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources. Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the resident with his/her needs. Active participant with other members of the team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Master's degree in Social Work
EXPERIENCE
No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional driving. Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full_time
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