What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker- Home Health position at Marshall Medical Center?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Home Health Medical Social Worker provides social services under physician direction to patients in the home. This position works within the framework of a team, focusing on the emotional and social factors relating to illness.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Licensure/Certification:
- Must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work and a minimum of one year of experience working as a Social Worker in a health care setting AND/OR
- Current State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- * Must meet all DMV requirements below and have adequate transportation.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Effective communication skills in both written and verbal form; self-directed, with good organizational skills
- Excellent therapeutic communication and counseling skills.
*Note: Requires employees to drive at least once per pay period. Candidates must possess and supply proof of: a current CA Driver’s License, a clean DMV printout and Auto Insurance coverage with a minimum of $50,000 per person/$100,000 per occurrence (or a combined single limit of $100,000) and property damage coverage in an amount not less than $50,000 per occurrence.
Salary : $37 - $46
