Medical Social Worker

Trinity Health•Faribault, MN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will plan, organize, and implement social services for PACE Organization (PO) participants and families including case management and participant advocacy. Responsible for but not limited to assessment, treatment, teaching and counseling participants, caregiver, or other appropriate representatives. Most of the work will be done in the facility. However, position will require occasional home visit assignments and visits to facilities such as nursing homes and hospital settings. May require local occasional local travel.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work field required.
Two (2) years of experience.
Current social work license preferred.
One (1) year working with the frail or elderly population strongly preferred.
Experience working on a multidisciplinary team in medical/community-based setting preferred.
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment systems.
Valid driver's license, insurance and use of personal vehicle.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office.
Must manage conflict well, have high decision quality and flexibility to adapt to ongoing change.

Nice To Haves

Current social work license
One (1) year working with the frail or elderly population
Experience working on a multidisciplinary team in medical/community-based setting

Responsibilities

Assess participants, coordinate care plans with IDT.
Conduct intake meetings, provide counseling and support.
Act as liaison with agencies, provide resource referrals.
Coordinate discharge planning and transitional care.
Provide individual and family counseling.
Act as liaison between the participant and other agencies and facilitate discharge placement planning.