Medical Social Worker- Social Services

Marshall Medical Center • Placerville, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Social Worker (MSW) evaluates psychosocial status and needs of patients and provides social work services, with a focus on addressing the emotional and social problems related to illness, to patients in acute, transitional and home care settings. Coordinates the integration of Social Services function with the Case Management department and other services. Ensures quality of service and compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Minimum one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, integrity, initiative and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and health care financial system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Openness to change and willingness to try new approaches.
• Experience with team building, consensus building and group facilitation, therapeutic communication and counseling.
• Ability to function independently, self-directed.
• Proven effective organization and prioritization skills.
• Must have the physical and mental health adequate to meet the demands of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Pathway to Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provided.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates psychosocial status and needs of patients.
• Provides social work services, focusing on emotional and social problems related to illness, to patients in acute, transitional, and home care settings.
• Coordinates the integration of Social Services function with the Case Management department and other services.
• Ensures quality of service and compliance with regulatory standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level