Medical Social Worker

Concordia at Bethlen is a faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement community located in historic Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Joining the Concordia family in 2023, Bethlen has a rich history of caring for the needs of others dating back to 1921. The service organization consists of 44 retirement living cottages, 72 personal care units and 96 skilled nursing units. We offer MANY healthcare careers – from nursing to operations support and everything in between – you will be surprised about how many opportunities you have to find a career you will love with Concordia at Bethlen!

Concordia Home Health and Hospice of Bethlen is looking for a part-time Medical Social Worker, MSW! Enjoy flexible scheduling as a part-time Medical Social Worker, MSW with Home Health and Hospice!
The Medical Social Worker is a qualified professional who provides medical social services to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician. The Medical Social Worker is a member of an interdisciplinary team.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY FOR THE Medical Social Worker MSW POSITION?

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Education Assistance Programs
• Solid Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

QUALIFICATIONS for the Medical Social Worker MSW Position:

• Master’s degree from a school of social work approved by the council on Social Work education. License by state recommended.
• One year of social work experience in a health care setting
• Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Driver must have valid driver’s license and drive a car with insurance limits as established in personnel policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES for the Medical Social Worker MSW:

• Provides rehabilitative and supportive casework geared to restoring patients to their optimal level of social and health adjustment. This includes assisting patients and their families to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations
• Develops plan of care cooperatively with the physician, patient/family and other team members with revisions based on the patient’s condition
• Assist patients to utilize the resources of their families and the community. This may be accomplished by either referring the patient to resources or acting as an intermediary on behalf of the patient in his/her dealings with other health and welfare agencies
• Assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties that interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. This ranges counseling members of the patient’s family to assisting patients with admission to a nursing or personal care home.
• Supervises the treatment program of the social worker assistant, reviewing and co-signing clinical visit notes and conferring, as appropriate to patient needs.

EOE

Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Vacation/PTO
Paid Holidays
Competitive Wages
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
EOE

Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.