Medical Social Worker

African American Talent; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking a Medical Social Worker for a PRN role serving Monument, Colorado Springs, Fountain and Manitou Springs. The position involves coordinating care, providing patient education, and connecting families with community resources.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, current licensure in the state, CPR/BLS certification, and at least one year of health care social work experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school approved by the CSWE.
• Current licensure to practice social work in the servicing state.
• One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• CPR/BLS certification and compliance with state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establishing a care plan in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
• Providing crisis intervention as required.
• Assisting in understanding social, emotional, and economic factors influencing medical improvement.
• Providing patient care education to patients and caregivers.
• Assisting in making community referrals for public assistance, housing, transportation, and access to health care resources.
• Collaborating with caregivers to resolve issues affecting the patient-caregiver relationship.
• Completing and submitting all required documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Care coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Licensed to practice in the state serviced

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This is a PRN position and will be primarily for service areas of Monument, Colorado Springs, Fountain and Manitou Springs

CommonSpirit Health at Home leverages AI-powered clinical documentation to reduce documentation, enhance work-life balance, and maximize patient time.

At CommonSpirit 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

• Master’s degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education.

• 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

CommonSpirit 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

$28.10 - $46.37 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.