What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker position at Premier Health Partners?
General Summary / Responsibilities :
Department : Social Services
Shift : Days
Status : [Full-Time] 80 h per pay period
Facility : Miami Valley Hospital North
The Oncology social worker supervisor provides direct social work intervention, Distress Screening assessment, transition planning, and counseling to patients and their families. The supervisor assesses the patient’s social, emotional, financial, cultural and family situation and interprets this information to the physician, nursing staff and other care team members to facilitate appropriate transition planning. The supervisor assists patients, families and the general public who request assistance in making appropriate linkages to community resources and provide consultation to those seeking input and guidance in an effort to resolve patient concerns. The social worker supervisor (independent licensed SW) provides clinical oversight and co-signature of dependent licensed staff. The supervisor coordinates and oversees the activities of the social work team, provides daily coordination of team workload and assignments as well as resource to team members regarding difficult clinical and operational issues. Administrative duties include assisting in selection of and orientation of new employees and evaluating individual staff performance.
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required : Master's degree
Additional requirements :
Type of degree : Master’s Degree in Social Work required
Area of study or major : Social Work
Preferred educational qualifications : N / A
Position specific testing requirement : N / A
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Licensure with the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. LISW required.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required : 3 - 5 years of job related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience : N / A
Prior specific functional responsibilities : N / A
Preferred experience : Oncology or other social services setting
Other experience requirements : N / A
Knowledge / Skills
Strong Communication, leadership, organization and problem-solving skills. Must possess expertise in social work practice and have strong clinical skills and knowledge of community resources. Must have flexibility, function independently, have the ability to lead and guide a work group
