Medical Social Worker

INTEGRIS Health; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Hospital in OKC, OK is seeking a day shift, full-time Medical Social Worker to join our team. The role involves psychosocial assessments, patient and family counseling, and discharge planning in a hospital setting.

Requirements include an MSW from an accredited program, English communication skills, and a valid Oklahoma driver license for potential vehicle use. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity within a large non-profit health system.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited school.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).
• Must have Oklahoma driver license and acceptable driving record for INTEGRIS vehicle use.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments addressing emotional, cultural, and financial needs.
• Assist with evaluation and referral in cases of abuse/neglect for adult and pediatric patients.
• Implement social service interventions based on psychosocial assessment.
• Counsel patients and families in adjustment to illness, treatment, and grieving processes.
• Assist patients/families with advanced directives and durable power of attorney for health care.
• Collaborate with Case Managers and care teams to plan discharge and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Effective communication

Medical setting experience

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Job Description

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Social Worker at INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Hospital in OKC, OK.

Job Description

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Social Worker at INTEGRIS Health Southwest Medical Center Hospital in OKC, OK.

Get to Know Your Team

• INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives.
• Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more.
• Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us.

Responsibilities

The Medical Social Worker responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts thorough psychosocial assessment of patient (including emotional, cultural and financial needs) utilizing all available resources
• Provides assistance with evaluation and referral in situations of possible abuse/neglect for adult and pediatric patients
• Implements social service interventions based on psychosocial assessment.
• Counsels' patient/family in adjustment to illness, treatment and the process of grieving/conflict resolution
• Assists patients/family members in obtaining advanced directives and/or durable power of attorney for health care
• Works collaboratively with Case Managers and the health care team in formulating and facilitating patient hospital discharge plans
• Acts as a liaison between patients, family members, physicians, interdisciplinary team and external agencies and organizations making referrals as appropriate. Facilitate meetings for discussion of plan of care and discharge planning.
• This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Master's in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school

Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).Hospice and Home Health: This job requires the incumbents to operate an INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Drivers License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

Preferred Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

• Professional experience
• Experience in a medical setting
• NZTI only: Prefer related experience in a transplant institute