Medical Social Worker (Part Time)

Alternate Solutions Health Network•North Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. As a Medical Social Worker (MSW) the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients. Our clinical teams give our patients the greatest gift – the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment. Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Medical Social Worker. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.

Requirements

Medical Social Worker with a current license in the state of employment
Minimum one-year experience as a MSW in an acute care setting
Master’s degree of Social Work required
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
Capable of all physical demands

Nice To Haves

Home care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide patients with access to community resources
Ensure that the patients’ medical, emotional and safety needs are met
Provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician
Educate patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient
Participate in the development of the Plan of Care
Conduct assessments of the patients’ needs and identifies any barriers
Observe, record, and report patient reactions or changes to appropriate agency staff
Connect patients and family to community resources
Assists with patient financial aid applications and long-range planning
Counsel the patient and family related to coping, changes and grief
Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors
Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings