Medical Social Worker PRN

NHC Careers • Clinton, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NHC HomeCare Laurens is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join their team. This role involves supervising and evaluating the social and emotional needs of patients related to their medical condition, and providing counseling based on this evaluation. The company, National HealthCare Corporation, is a recognized leader in quality care, aiming to provide a full range of extended care services to maximize patient well-being and independence. They emphasize an interdisciplinary approach, combining compassionate care with cost-effective services in an environment of encouragement, challenge, innovation, teamwork, collaboration, honesty, and integrity. NHC employees are committed to the health of their 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.
• 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

• Career Level: Mid Level