Medical Social Worker
About The Position
Provide social services to patients in the home, and clinical direction to fellow Social Workers and other clinical staff. Essential Functions Carry a caseload and perform job duties as described for an MSW. Assist fellow MSWs by providing guidance on patient issues, as well as community and financial resources. Ensure appropriate cross-referrals are being made, within each designated region. Assist in staff orientation as needed. May conduct field supervision of Social Work Assistants. May review and co-sign orders obtained by Social Work Assistants. May assist in arranging guest speakers and in-services for Social Work Dept. Assist with in-house presentations as needed. Develop and maintain strong community outreach efforts on behalf of HCR Home Care. Other duties as assigned. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
- Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)/Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in NYS
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in medical social services setting
Responsibilities
- Provide social services to patients in the home
- Provide clinical direction to fellow Social Workers and other clinical staff
- Carry a caseload and perform job duties as described for an MSW
- Assist fellow MSWs by providing guidance on patient issues, as well as community and financial resources
- Ensure appropriate cross-referrals are being made, within each designated region
- Assist in staff orientation as needed
- May conduct field supervision of Social Work Assistants
- May review and co-sign orders obtained by Social Work Assistants
- May assist in arranging guest speakers and in-services for Social Work Dept
- Assist with in-house presentations as needed
- Develop and maintain strong community outreach efforts on behalf of HCR Home Care
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
