Medical Social Worker

Marshall Health Network • Huntington, WV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Social Worker to work with our Clinical Resource Management Department. The Medical Social Worker (MSW) exercises independent judgment and professional discretion in the practice of case management to a selected group of patients. The MSW collaborates with attending physicians and residents and serves as advocate to help patients and families navigate the acute episode of care. The MSW monitors patient’s continuing stay for resource utilization and helps prepare them for a safe and timely discharge. The MSW is proactive and uses collaborative problem solving skills to meet the needs of the patients and physician. The MSW provides a full range of medical social work services as needed and relies heavily on such resources as family, community, state and federal agencies as well as the patient’s resources to assist the patient’s return to a productive life.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Social Work license in the state of WV required
• Social work experience is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with the healthcare team
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred
• Certification- Case management certification within 2 yrs post hire - preferred
• 5+ years of experience preferred
• Experience in the medical field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Exercises independent judgment and professional discretion in the practice of case management.
• Collaborates with attending physicians and residents.
• Serves as advocate to help patients and families navigate the acute episode of care.
• Monitors patient’s continuing stay for resource utilization.
• Helps prepare patients for a safe and timely discharge.
• Provides a full range of medical social work services as needed.
• Relies on resources such as family, community, state and federal agencies, and patient’s resources to assist the patient’s return to a productive life.

What This Job Offers

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