Department: Community Care Network Shift: Primarily Days (United States of America) Employee Type: Regular Per Diem Type (if applicable): Minimum Pay Range: $36.54 - $45.67 Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY The Medical Social Worker (MSW) evaluates psychosocial status and needs of patients (clients) and their caregivers/family while focusing on the emotional, social and environmental challenges related to chronic and acute illnesses. Provides individuals, families and caregivers with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute and terminal illnesses. Services include advising patients and family caregivers, providing education, referrals to community agencies for additional support and services and patient advocacy in collaboration with the RN Clinic Manager and the Interdisciplinary Team. May also provide care management or interventions designed to promote health, manage chronic diseases and address barriers to healthcare access. Engages in direct services for patients, such as chart review, phone contact and home visits. Supervises, evaluates and documents patient’s progress in line with standard goals illustrated in patients identified goals. Ensures quality of services and compliance with regulatory standards. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education/Licensure/Certification: Master’s Degree in Social Work required. *Must meet DMV requirements listed below and have adequate transportation. Knowledge: Minimum one year of social work experience in a health care setting. Demonstrated leadership, integrity, initiative and effective communication skills. Knowledge of Advanced Directives. Knowledge of community resources and health care financial system. Skills: Experience with team building and collaboration, consensus building and group facilitation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, openness to change and willingness to try new approaches. Proficiency in utilizing computer applications and electronic medical records to input and extract data accurately, receive and send emails, as well as in making calendar appointments. Unique capability to manage time effectively. Must possess the ability to work efficiently with little or no direction or supervision, self-directed and proven effective organization and prioritization skills. Willingness to travel according to the standards of the job. Must have the physical and mental health adequate to meet the demands of the job. *Note: Positions that read "- DMV" (after the title in Position Manager and in the job posting) require 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. A NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN EL DORADO COUNTY Marshall is a nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Our history stems back to 1956, when the community banded together to build a modern hospital for El Dorado County. Since opening our doors in 1959, Marshall has been proud to maintain our status as an independent hospital whose governance remains local. Our mission is to improve the health of our community and offer health services of superior value and quality, centered on the goals and needs of our patients. We strive to deliver service that exceeds our patients’ expectations. Quality Care Marshall is routinely recognized in the top tier of hospitals in California by independent consumer healthcare groups, and we’re always striving to improve. Marshall’s Emergency Department is a verified Level III Trauma Center and our Stroke Program is not only distinguished as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission but also earned a Gold–Plus designation from the American Heart/American Stroke Association. Marshall’s Birth Center was also designated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a Baby Friendly® certified facility for breastfeeding advocacy. Serving El Dorado County & Surrounding Areas Marshall includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 111 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Georgetown; primary and specialty care clinics, more than 190 affiliated physicians and providers, as well as a team of more than 1,600 employees providing quality healthcare services to residents of El Dorado County. Marshall’s executive leadership is governed by a local board of directors who volunteer their time to represent the needs and interests of a growing community. Marshall also has a dedicated group of Auxiliary members, adult and junior volunteers that lend their support.