Medical Social Worker (MSW) Home Care

Schuylkill • East Stroudsburg, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and information/referral services on a consultation basis. Works collaboratively with the management team to ensure the efficient utilization of resources for positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• 1 year experience working as a social worker or applicable mental health experience.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability to adhere to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA.
• Knowledge of psychological principles and theories.
• Must possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, and empathy towards others.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Nice To Haves

• LSW - Licensed Social Worker - State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Employs counseling skills in order to help patient/families understand, accept and follow recommendations for care and to restore patient to optimum social and health adjustment.
• Stays up-to-date on current trends and researches the availability of community agencies and community resources for social, emotional, and financial assistance.
• Intervenes in crisis situations, and effectively applies crisis intervention theory techniques.
• Identifies and records clinical, psychosocial and financial barriers to a smooth transition across the healthcare network.
• Participates in a monthly or yearly audit or review to ensure adherence to laws and other federal guidelines.
• Works collaboratively with the patients and patient's social support system to establish and implement a plan.
• Interviews the patient to complete the initial psychosocial evaluation.
• Reports suspected cases of child and adult abuse/neglect/exploitation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level