Medical Social Services Coordinator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Medical Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary care team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for assessing patients' emotional and social needs and developing personalized plans of care to address these needs. Your expertise will enable you to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care that addresses the whole person - physically, emotionally, and socially.

Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluating patients' social and emotional states as they relate to their illnesses or injuries.
• Assessing relationships between medical and nursing needs, financial resources, and available community resources.
• Providing action to obtain available community resources to resolve issues impeding patient recovery.
• Instructing patients and families on treating and coping with social and emotional responses connected to illness.
• Participating in the development and periodic re-evaluation of the physician's Plan of Care for the patient.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must possess:

• A Master's or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Social worker licensure in the state of practice (if required by state law or regulation).
• A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a healthcare setting, home health, and/or hospice.

About Our Team

Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about delivering exceptional home health care services that cater to the unique needs of our patients. We believe in the importance of collaboration, compassion, and creativity in providing comprehensive care that addresses the whole person - physically, emotionally, and socially.