2000-Q6262 SOCIAL WORK MSW MHH NE

Trinity Health•MSEPA - Mercy Home Health Montgomery County, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, day shift position involves providing comprehensive social work services within a healthcare setting. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, case planning, transition planning, crisis intervention, and counseling to support patients and families in achieving optimal social and physical health adjustment. The position requires a Master's degree in social work or a related field and emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in patient care.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work or related field required.
Demonstrates competence in providing advanced medical social work services including psychosocial counseling with individuals and families.
Demonstrates skill in conducting clinical interviews.
Ability to understand medical terminology and communicate effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds and ages.
Knowledgeable regarding clinical interviewing techniques.
Knowledgeable regarding social work principles, standards and ethics.
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license required.
Automobile liability insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Two years experience in medical social work is preferred.
Basic understanding of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and child/dependent adult laws and regulations are desired.

Responsibilities

Obtains social history information and identifies patient needs by interviewing the patient/family, reviewing the medical record, conferring with physicians and appropriate medical center staff and contacting other information sources as necessary and appropriate.
Assesses problems appropriately in terms of scope, consequences and needed interventions.
Develops individualized psychosocial case plans based on assessment and in conjunction with other members of the health care delivery team.
Implements plan and monitors patient's progress.
Arranges for and/or coordinates a broad spectrum of discharge planning services.
Consults with physicians, medical center staff, patient/family to determine the patient's post-hospital needs and plans.
Provides patient/family with information on options/resources available and strategies for utilizing these resources.
Assists with all necessary referrals.
Provides support/encouragement as needed throughout the process.
Provides immediate supportive counseling and necessary assistance to patients/families dealing with a crisis or emergency situation.
Assists with referrals to community resources when appropriate.
Provides psychosocial counseling/treatment services to restore patients and families to optimum social and physical health adjustment within their capacity.