Medical Social Worker

CommonSpirit Health at Home; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 36,781 - 54,704; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization located in Ohio is seeking a Medical Social Worker to engage in patient care initiatives including care planning and community resource referrals. This position is PRN, requiring a Master’s degree in Social Work, a valid state license, and experience in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate is expected to provide patient education and assist in crisis interventions. A commitment to embodying the organization's mission of serving the community is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Currently licensed to practice in the serviced state.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Establishing a care plan as directed by the physician.
• Providing crisis intervention as needed.
• Educating patients and caregivers on care plans.
• Making community referrals for additional resources.

Skills

Social work experience

Crisis intervention

Patient education

Community resource referral

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

At Southeastern Health at Home, we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve. As a Medical Social Worker, you’ll engage in a range of exciting responsibilities, including:

• Establishing a care plan in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
• Providing crisis intervention as required.
• Assisting the physician and other caregivers in understanding the significant social, emotional and economic factors influencing the patient’s ability to improve medically.
• Providing patient care education to patients and caregivers.
• Assisting in making appropriate community referrals to gain access to additional resources as needed (i.e. applications for public assistance, housing problems, additional health care resources, transportation).
• Working with the patient’s caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimum caring relationship between the patient and caregiver.
• Completing and submitting all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

Job Requirements

• This is a PRN Position**

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education. In Indiana, must also be certified under IC25-23.6-4-3.
• Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced.
• One year social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross and compliance with state requirements.

Ready to Make a Difference?

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Where You'll Work

Southeastern Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.

Pay Range

$26.70 - $39.71 /hour