What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker position at YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability?
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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Cooperates with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess patient needs
- Advocates for patients to resolve crises
- Collaborates with appropriate clinic staff to assess patient needs or develop plan treatments
- Investigates child abuse and/or neglect cases and takes authorized protective action, when necessary
- Intervenes in crisis situations to assist patients, families, caregivers
- Refers clients to community or social service programs
- Refers individuals to educational or work programs
- Coordinates with care managers and I/DD organizations
- Assists with PHC initiatives including PCMH
- Participates in bi-weekly clinical operations Meetings
- Participates monthly with the developmental and implementation of Quality improvement (QA/QI meetings)
- Completes variety of forms on behalf of patients
- May supervise MSW students and other interns/volunteers, with appropriate credentials
- Performs all other duties, as assigned
Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)
- Masters of Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or its equivalent; and
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Understanding the roles of the healthcare team
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Strong crisis intervention skills
Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)
- LMSW or LCSW preferred
- Experience of community facilities and resources for discharge planning
Compensation:
- Pay: Up to $30 an hour
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $30
