Medical Social Worker

Concordia Lutheran Ministries; Oakmont, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Growth Opportunities

Education Assistance Programs

Comprehensive Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Concordia Visiting Nurses is hiring a full-time Medical Social Worker to support patients along Route 28 and surrounding areas. You will join an interdisciplinary team delivering essential social work services in a healthcare setting.

The role requires a CSWE-accredited MSW, one year of healthcare social work experience, and a valid driver's license with insurance for home visits. Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work.
• State licensure recommended.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and insurance.

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

Social Work

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Medical Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients? Concordia Visiting Nurses is hiring a full-time Medical Social Workers to serve patients along Route 28 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.

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