Medical Social Worker

Concordia Lutheran Ministries; Ligonier Township (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Growth Opportunities

Education Assistance Programs

Comprehensive Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Concordia Lutheran Ministries is hiring a part-time Medical Social Worker to serve patients in Ligonier Valley and surrounding areas. Join our interdisciplinary team to provide essential social services and support to patients and families, collaborating with physicians and care teams for optimal outcomes.

We offer education assistance, excellent growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. A flexible schedule and 403(b) retirement plan are also available as part of our commitment to staff

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• State licensure is recommended.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative and supportive casework to help patients achieve optimal social and health adjustment.
• Assist patients and families in understanding and following medical recommendations.
• Develop care plans collaboratively with physicians, patients, families, and team members, adjusting as needed based on patient conditions.
• Facilitate access to community resources, acting as an intermediary when necessary.
• Address personal and environmental challenges that hinder patients from maximizing their medical care benefits, including counseling and assisting with admissions to care facilities.
• Supervise the treatment program of the social worker assistant, reviewing and co-signing clinical visit notes as appropriate.

Skills

Healthcare social work experience

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

State licensure recommended

Job description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Medical Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients? Concordia Home Health of Bethlen is hiring a part-time Medical Social Workers to serve patients in Ligonier Valley and surrounding areas. Join our dynamic team and play a vital role in providing essential medical social services as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Why Should You Apply for the Medical Social Worker Position?

• Excellent Growth Opportunities: Advance your career in a supportive environment.
• Education Assistance Programs: We invest in your professional development.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy solid benefits to support your well-being.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with our generous retirement plan

The Medical Social Worker needs to have:

• Master’s degree from a school of social work approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
• State licensure recommended.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Reliable transportation for home visits, with a valid driver’s license and insurance as per personnel policies.

What you’ll do as a Medical Social Worker:

• Provide rehabilitative and supportive casework to help patients achieve optimal social and health adjustment.
• Assist patients and families in understanding and following medical recommendations.
• Develop care plans collaboratively with physicians, patients, families, and team members, adjusting as needed based on patient conditions.
• Facilitate access to community resources, acting as an intermediary when necessary.
• Address personal and environmental challenges that hinder patients from maximizing their medical care benefits, including counseling and assisting with admissions to care facilities.
• Supervise the treatment program of the social worker assistant, reviewing and co-signing clinical visit notes as appropriate.

This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule.

Concordia Home Health and Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. EOE