Medical Social Worker

Home Health and Hospice Social WorkerThe Medical Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.Responsibilities

• 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 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 Director of Nursing / Supervisor.Requirements
• Graduate of a bachelor's or master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Minimum of one year's experience in health care.
• Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners AZBBHE licensure preferred.
• Experience in a home health or 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 or organization requirements and is in good working order.