Medical Social Worker

Quality Home Health Care; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Home Health Care in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, counseling, and care management to patients in home-based settings. You will help patients access community resources, assist with financial and insurance concerns, and support advance care planning under the direction of a Medical Provider.

The role requires a Master’s of Social Work (CSWE-accredited) with an active LMSW/LCSW license in Arizona, and at least one year of healthcare

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the CSWE.
• Active license from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as an LMSW or LCSW.
• Minimum of 1 year of healthcare experience; home health preferred.
• CPR certification, as applicable.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Licensed driver with automobile insurance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial status of clients to determine factors affecting goals.
• Complete assessments in a timely manner per Agency policy.
• Develop written plans to inform and guide the health team.
• Document findings, plans, and progress in the clinical record.
• Communicate plans and changes to physicians and nursing supervisors and staff.
• Prepare social histories to augment services or guide level of service.
• Educate patients and families about resources and long-term planning.
• Participate in care conferences and team meetings; share expertise and initiate referrals.
• Educate team members and clients about community resources and how to access them.
• Perform other related duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Resource knowledge

Driving

CPR certification

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Job description

Position Summary

A Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial support, counseling, and care management for patients navigating chronic or acute illnesses at home.

They help patients access vital community resources (like meal delivery), assist with financial and insurance concerns, and facilitate advance care planning. Services are provided under the direction of a Medical Provider and in conjunction with other health care team members in accordance with the established policies and practices of the Agency.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Active license from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Minimum of one (1) year’s experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience. Home care experience preferred.
• CPR certification, as applicable.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources available in the community.
• Licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state/Agency requirements.
• Reliable transportation and demonstrated a good driving record.

Essential Functions/Areas Of Accountability

• Assesses the psycho-social status of clients to determine factors that may interfere with the client's ability to achieve goals.
• Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
• Develops a written plan to provide information and direction to other health team members.
• Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress in the clinical record.
• Communicates plans and changes to the physician and/or nursing supervisor and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in case conferences.
• Prepares social histories to augment existing service, or as a guide in determining or changing the level of service.
• This may include cultural factors, financial concerns, and support systems.
• Works with patients, their family members and legal representatives to provide education and support based on assessed needs for resources and long term planning.
• Demonstrates teamwork and effective communication to accomplish client team, and Agency goals.
• Participates in care conferences and other team or Agency meetings.
• Shares areas of expertise and initiates interdisciplinary referrals.
• Educates team members and clients/families about community resources and how to access them appropriately.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.