What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker position at Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates?
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
