Medical Social Worker

Job description

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Assist our patients throughout the San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties

Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.

Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.

Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.

Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.

Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.

Participates in in-service education programs.

Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.

Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.

Participates in discharge planning.

Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.

Position Qualifications

Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social

Work Education. May have a master’s or doctoral degree in social work.

Licensed as a licensed clinical social worker by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Minimum of one year's experience in health care.

Experience in a home health/hospice care preferred.

Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and is in good working order.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

Home Health

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

Experience:

Social work: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

About Infinity Care Services Inc

Infinity Care Services provides medical and non-medical care in a home setting. Our healthcare team composed of nurses, therapists, and other skilled healthcare professionals work with your doctors orders to administer the best quality of care. The ICS family is committed to the health and wellbeing of yours. We serve California’s Central Valley area, including San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Sacramento counties with home health, non-medical home care and hospice services designed to meet a range of healthcare needs. By sending caring professionals to the homes of our patients, we ensure that patients receive individualized treatment plans, service that is comfortable and convenient, and the best possible overall care. Our commitment to better lives for families everywhere extends even beyond our California communities. Infinity Care Services helps support the building of schools in Africa.