Medical Social Worker

Excelin Health Services•Roseville, CA

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About The Position

The Medical Social Worker implements standards of care for medical social work services. The role assesses patients’ psychosocial status in relation to their illness and environment, carries out social evaluations, and plans interventions based on evaluation findings. The social worker maintains clinical records, provides information and referrals to patients and families or caregivers, and connects them with community agencies and resources. The position collaborates with Organization personnel and other members of the care team, contributes to care planning and case conferences, supports discharge planning, and helps the care team understand social and emotional factors related to patients’ health problems. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the Clinical Director or Supervisor. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program, licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, at least one year of healthcare experience, and current CPR certification. The employee must be a licensed driver with an insured, well-maintained automobile. Home health care experience is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills are required.

Requirements

Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
At least one year of experience in health care.
Current CPR certification.
Licensed driver with an automobile insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and in good working order.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in home health care.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ psychosocial status in relation to their illness and environment and communicate findings to the registered nurse.
Conduct social evaluations and plan interventions based on the findings.
Maintain clinical records for patients referred to social work.
Provide information and referral services to patients and families or caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
Provide information to patients, families or caregivers, and community agencies.
Serve as a liaison between patients or families or caregivers and community agencies.
Maintain collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.
Maintain and develop contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and Organization personnel.
Participate in in-service education programs.
Participate in development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
Assist physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
Participate in discharge planning.
Perform other job-related duties as delegated by the Clinical Director or Supervisor.
Comply with the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.