Medical Social Worker

NHC Careers • Greenwood, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NHC HomeCare Greenwood is looking for a Medical Social Worker to join their team. The Medical Social Worker will supervise and provide for the evaluation of the social and emotional needs of the patient related to their medical condition, and provide counseling based on this evaluation. National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Their goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. They are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services. The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge, innovation and improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to 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
• South Carolina specific: Licensed by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners at the Master (LMSW) or Independent (LISW) level

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