Medical Social Worker

AdamsPlace

18h • Onsite

About The Position

NHC HomeCare Chipley is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join their team. The role involves supervising and evaluating the social and emotional needs of patients related to their medical condition, and providing counseling based on this evaluation. National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care, aiming to provide a full range of extended care services to maximize the well-being and independence of patients. The company is dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach, combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services. NHC fosters an environment of encouragement, challenge, innovation, improvement, teamwork, collaboration, honesty, and integrity, with all employees committed as partners to the health of patients and the well-being of the communities they serve.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• One year social work experience in a health care setting is required
• To provide clinical counseling to patients or caregivers (in Florida), the social worker must have a current state license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), pursuant to Chapter 491, F.S.

Responsibilities

• Provides and accurately documents direct social services to patients planned to restore the patient to optimum social and health adjustment
• Assesses social and emotional factors, to minimize impact on the patient’s health and ability to cope with problems of daily living
• Helps the patients and caregivers to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations
• Assists patients and caregivers with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care
• Identifies resources, such as caregivers and community agencies, to assist the patient to resume life in the community, including discharge planning
• Assists the providers and home care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems
• Participates in the development of the plan of care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees