Medical Social Worker, Home Health

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

23d•$43 - $58

About The Position

Assesses social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, medical and nursing requirements in the home. Develops and implements a plan for home social work services, including education of patients, family members and care givers. Coordinates with other home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care.

Requirements

Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school accredited by the council on Social Work Education
OR Masters of Social Services, MSS, degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
INS - Automobile Insurance (not required for AIM Population Health)
DL-Valid Drivers License (not required for AIM Population Health)
BLS-Basic Life Support
Must have well developed social work assessment and clinical skills as well as time management skills.
Knowledge of local community resources.
Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury, and of the influence of culture on health care.
Knowledge of state and Federal homecare regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication.
Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.
Ability to maintain harmonious constructive working relationships with internal and external customers (patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians and community resources).
Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.