MSW PRN

Summary:

Provides medical social worker services as prescribed by the patient’s physician.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: (Note: Other Duties May Be Assigned)

· Assists the physician and other members of the health team in understanding significant social and emotional factors regarding health problems.

· Assesses the social and emotional factors in order to estimate the patient’s capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living.

· Helps the patient to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations and provide services planned to restore the patient to optimum social and health adjustments.

· Assists patients and families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose towards illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.

· Identifies resources, such as family and community agencies to assist patient to resume life in the community or to learn to live within his disability.

· Participates in team conferences and PI activities.

· Participates in staff education as requested.

· Maintains confidentiality of all patient, Agency and employee matters.

· Participates in the development of Plan of Care.

· Prepares clinical & progress notes.

· Works with family, caregivers and resources to achieve goals.

· Uses appropriate community resources.

· Participates in discharge planning & in-service programs

· Acts as a consultant to other healthcare staff.

· Submits documentation within required timeframes.

Qualifications:

· One year of social work experience in a health care setting is required.

Education and/or Experience:

· A person who has a master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Naples, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road