Medical Social Worker

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies/procedures.
2. Understands and promotes principles of QAPI.
3. Acts as a consultant to other Agency personnel.
4. Participates in the coordination of Agency’s services with the services of other community
resources; uses community resources.
5. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient information.
6. Serves as a resource person to employees, patients, physicians and other allied healthcare
providers.
7. Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with
physicians.
8. Accepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality.
9. Maintains current knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for social work
services.
10. Immediately reports any accident, incident, lost articles or unusual occurrence to Director of
Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.
11. Participates in inservices and/or continuing education programs.
12. Participates in patient care conferences.
13. Maintains contact with community support groups and provides professional expertise as
required.
14. Plans/coordinates all social services within the Agency.
15. Documents all patient/family services provided as required by Agency policy.
16. Assists physician and other team members in understanding the significant social and
emotional factors related to health problems.
17. Participates in the development of the plan of care.
18. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
19. Works with the family.
20. Participates in discharge planning.
21. Other duties assigned by Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor (or Social Worker,
if Social Work Assistant).

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Active Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential in the State of Michigan.
• Experience in home health or hospice care preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Empathy, compassion, and dedication to serving diverse populations.