Medical Social Worker, Home Health

Sutter Health•Santa Cruz, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, the Medical Social Worker assesses social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, medical and nursing requirements in the home. Develops and implements a plan for home social work services, including education of patients, family members and care givers. This position also coordinates with other home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care.

Requirements

Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or Masters of Social Services, MSS, degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
DL-Valid Drivers License.
AUTO-Automobile Insurance.
Current PPD.
Knowledge of local community resources.
Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury; and of the influence of culture on health care.
Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication.
Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.
Ability to maintain harmonious constructive working relationships with internal and external customers (patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians and community resources).
Well developed social work assessment and clinical skills.
Time management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
Ability to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.

Nice To Haves

Medical MSW experience, preferably in a Home Health environment.
One year of experience as an MSW in a health care setting is strongly preferred.
Home Health experience.
Knowledge of state and federal homecare regulatory guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, medical and nursing requirements in the home.
Develop and implement a plan for home social work services, including education of patients, family members and care givers.
Coordinate with other home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care.
Maintain all required licensure and certifications.
Meet Sutter Care at Home core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.