Medical Social Worker

Marshall Medical Center; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center in Placerville, CA, seeks a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to evaluate psychosocial status and coordinate care across acute, transitional, and home settings. You will provide social work services addressing emotional and social challenges of illness, collaborate with Case Management, and ensure regulatory compliance and quality of service.

Master’s in Social Work required; one year health care experience preferred; pathway to LCSW supported; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• Minimum one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Pathway to Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provided.
• Strong leadership, integrity, initiative and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and health care financial system.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate psychosocial status and needs of patients.
• Provide social work services addressing emotional and social problems related to illness.
• Coordinate integration of Social Services with Case Management.
• Ensure quality of service and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team facilitation

Counseling

Independent work

Organization and prioritization

Adaptability

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Department:

Social Services

Shift:

Primarily Days (United States of America)

Employee Type:

Regular - Per Diem

Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Non-RN Per Diem 2

Minimum Pay Range:

$38.15 - $45.78

Job Description:

The Medical Social Worker (MSW) evaluates psychosocial status and needs of patients and provides social work services, with a focus on addressing the emotional and social problems related to illness, to patients in acute, transitional and home care settings. Coordinates the integration of Social Services function with the Case Management department and other services. Ensures quality of service and compliance with regulatory standards

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.

Knowledge:

• Minimum one year of social work experience in a health care setting (Pathway to Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provided).
• Demonstrated leadership, integrity, initiative and effective communication skills
• Knowledge of community resources and health care financial system.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, openness to change and willingness to try new approaches.
• Experience with team building, consensus building and group facilitation, therapeutic communication and counseling.
• The ability to function independently, self-directed and proven effective organization and prioritization skills.
• Must have the physical and mental health adequate to meet the demands of the job.