Medical Social Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work
• Current State License as a Master's Social Worker (MSW/LMSW/LCSW)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Master's Social Worker
• Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
• Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area
• Strong clinical assessment and counseling skills
• Ability to identify and address social determinants of health
• Knowledge of community resources and social service systems
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Skill in navigating complex family dynamics and emotional stress
• Cultural sensitivity and tolerance for diverse lifestyles
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of how psychosocial factors impact medical recovery

Nice To Haves

• Previous home health or medical social work experience
• Knowledge of Medicare home health benefit and Conditions of Participation
• Experience with care coordination and discharge planning

Responsibilities

• Complete initial social work evaluations within 5 days of start of care
• Assess social and emotional factors affecting patients' ability to follow medical recommendations
• Re-evaluate psychosocial needs during follow-up visits to track progress
• Help patients and families cope with problems in daily living that impact health
• Identify barriers to recovery and develop strategies to overcome them
• Provide counseling to facilitate adherence to medical treatment plans
• Teach and promote healthy lifestyles and psychosocial wellness
• Help patients understand how social and emotional factors impact their health
• Support families in understanding and implementing care plans
• Work toward patient and caregiver independence as the ultimate goal
• Identify and utilize community and family resources to support long-term plans
• Help patients learn to live within their disability or manage chronic conditions
• Address personal, financial, and environmental difficulties affecting health
• Provide information about community agencies and support services
• Coordinate resources that enable patients to remain safely in the community
• Develop individualized social work care plans with case managers, physicians, patients, and families
• Set appropriate, measurable goals that address psychosocial barriers to health
• Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences for complex cases
• Initiate care conferences when needed to ensure coordination
• Contribute to discharge planning to support long-term success
• Help the healthcare team understand significance of social and emotional factors in recovery
• Complete accurate, timely documentation and weekly activity logs
• Maintain current knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for social work services
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Stay current with social work trends and evidence-based practices
• Ensure clinical notes reflect ongoing communication with team members

Benefits

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection