What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker position at WhidbeyHealth?
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Medical Social Worker, where you'll play a vital role in supporting patients and their families during critical transitions of care. We're seeking a self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, works independently, and collaborates effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Your ability to manage complex cases, prioritize tasks, and contribute to the success of the team will be key. If you're passionate about making a difference and excel at navigating challenging situations with empathy and professionalism, we'd love to hear from you!
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Social Worker, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), provides and facilitates attainment of economic, social, and emotional support services to hospice patients and their families / caregivers.
PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned :
- Intake Assessment :
Provides initial and ongoing assessment of patient social services, mental and physical well being needs in accordance with department practices, policies and physician orders including assessment / involvement with patient care givers and family.
Based on assessed patient needs and applicable community resources, prepares a care plan for service, transitions, and direct patient care for their patients.
Meets with patient family / care giver to review care plan and discuss methods, challenges and resources to accomplish plan of care goals and appropriate timeline.
Performs PDCA quality process with interdisciplinary team members, patient family, caregiver and adjust plan of care as needed.
Completes patient record documentation to include, but not limited to, Home Care systems in a timely manner within department guidelines.
Acts as a resource for the interdisciplinary team for social work concerns and community resources.
JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work required.
Training and Experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) also meets licensure requirement but exceeds minimum requirement. LICSW preferred.
Benefit Information and Wage Transparancy : WhidbeyHealth Employees who work a 0.5 FTE or higher are categorized as, "benefit eligible".
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Wage Range : $ 34.782 - $65.024 - LICSW
Wage Range : $32.782 - $63.024 - LSWAIC Learn More
Salary : $32,782 - $63,024
