Medical Social Worker
About The Position
Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state licensed, Medicaid approved home health agency operating in nine Western Pennsylvania counties. For well over a decade, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing, palliative care, and a variety of therapy services to our patients. Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well! Are you a compassionate and dedicated Medical Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients? Concordia Visiting Nurses is hiring a full-time Medical Social Workers to serve patients along Route 28 and surrounding areas. Join our dynamic team and play a vital role in providing essential medical social services as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from a school of social work approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
- State licensure recommended.
- One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Reliable transportation for home visits, with a valid driver’s license and insurance as per personnel policies.
Responsibilities
- Provide rehabilitative and supportive casework to help patients achieve optimal social and health adjustment.
- Assist patients and families in understanding and following medical recommendations.
- Develop care plans collaboratively with physicians, patients, families, and team members, adjusting as needed based on patient conditions.
- Facilitate access to community resources, acting as an intermediary when necessary.
- Address personal and environmental challenges that hinder patients from maximizing their medical care benefits, including counseling and assisting with admissions to care facilities.
- Supervise the treatment program of the social worker assistant, reviewing and co-signing clinical visit notes as appropriate.
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Workplace Wellness
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Life Insurance Policy
- Direct Deposit
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Vacation/PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Competitive Wages
- Referral Program
- Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
- Funeral Leave
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
