What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker (Per Diem) position at Community Visiting Nurse Association?
Job Title: Medical Social Worker | Home Health Care & Hospice
Job Type: Per-Diem
Location: Somerville, NJ
Rates: Per visit basis
Initial MSW visit = $ 60.00
Revisits for MSW= $ 50.00
Education/Experience:
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Graduate of Master’s degree program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Minimum of one year Post Master’s Social Work experience in a health care setting.
Job Summary: providing guidance and support to patients and their families having difficulty in social and emotional functioning primarily as it affects their health
Job Description:
- Assessment of clients who require assistance with:
- Medical insurance.
- Comprehending or responding to instructions necessary to care.
- Illness or trauma bringing role reversal.
- Patient or family having an obvious psychiatric disorder.
- Severe financial hardship or problems with finances or medical bills.
- Medical regime
- Develops a plan of care, which identifies short and long-term goals.
- Assesses the needs of patients through consultation with the health care team.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $60
