To resolve social or emotional problems that are, or are expected to be an impediment to effective treatment of the patient's medical condition. The Social Worker is available to assist physician, patient, and staff members in understanding the social and emotional factors related to health problems. Working Conditions: Staff members time is split between a normal office routine, travel by car within the Agency's service area, and accessing homes of all types of structure and states of repair. Some out of county travel to seminars or meetings may be required.