$5,000 Sign On Bonus For External Candidates Patient Coverage Territory: Mostly Sussex County but will have to help with Kent County for PTO coverage
As the Medical Social Worker you will provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families receiving services in the home. This role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that impact health and recovery while supporting safe and effective care transitions. As the Medical Social Worker you will collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources, provide counseling, and promote optimal outcomes in the home setting.
Primary Responsibilities: - Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills
- Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care
- Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner
- Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan
- Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions
- Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively
- Other duties as assigned
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications: - Masters and/or Doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Active licensure in Medical Social Work (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW)
- Current CPR certification
- 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting
- Meets state and federal requirements for this position
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $66,400 to $99,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
