Medical Social Worker

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc. is seeking a full-time Medical Social Worker to join the Clinical Resource Management Department.

The MSW will exercise professional judgment in case management, collaborate with physicians, advocate for patients and families, and coordinate resources to ensure safe, timely discharges. The position requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), WV social work license, and strong communication skills with a focus on problem-solving within a medical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• WV social work license required
• Case management certification within 2 yrs post hire preferred
• 5+ years of experience preferred; social work experience required; medical field preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for a selected group of patients.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and residents to advocate for patients and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning and resource utilization with family, community, state and federal agencies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Desciption

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Social Worker to work with our Clinical Resource Management Department.

The Medical Social Worker (MSW) exercises independent judgment and professional discretion in the practice of case management to a selected group of patients. The MSW collaborates with attending physicians and residents and serves as advocate to help patients and families navigate the acute episode of care. The MSW monitors patient’s continuing stay for resource utilization and helps prepare them for a safe and timely discharge. The MSW is proactive and uses collaborative problem solving skills to meet the needs of the patients and physician. The MSW provides a full range of medical social work services as needed and relies heavily on such resources as family, community, state and federal agencies as well as the patient’s resources to assist the patient’s return to a productive life.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's Degree preferred
• Social Work license in the state of WV required
• Certification- Case management certification within 2 yrs post hire - preferred
• 5+ years of experience preferred; Social work experience is required and this experience in the medical field is preferred. The learning period recommended is six (6) months for proficiency in the majority of tasks. Candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to build effective relationships with the healthcare team, and demonstrate critical thinking skills.

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