Impactful Medical Social Worker - Home Care

Nhccare; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Social Services Training

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Midlands is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join our team in South Carolina. The role involves evaluating the social and emotional needs of patients related to their medical condition and providing counseling based on the evaluation.

The position highlights include direct social services, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary home care team to support patient and caregiver stability and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the CSWE.
• One year social work experience in a health care setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document direct social services to patients to restore optimal social and health adjustment.
• Assess social and emotional factors to minimize impact on health and daily living.
• Help patients and caregivers understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.
• Assist patients and caregivers with personal and environmental difficulties affecting health care outcomes.
• Identify resources (caregivers, community agencies) to resume life in the community and assist with discharge planning.
• Collaborate with providers and home care team to develop the plan of care.

Education

MSW degree (CSWE-accredited)

SC LMSW/LISW license

Job description

NHC HomeCare Midlands is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join our team in South Carolina. The role involves evaluating the social and emotional needs of patients related to their medical condition and providing counseling based on the evaluation.

The position highlights include direct social services, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary home care team to support patient and caregiver stability and wellbeing.