Medical Social Worker

STGi; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Generous PTO policy

Job summary

STGi is seeking a Medical Social Worker in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The role involves providing social work services, conducting psychosocial assessments, and connecting patients with resources. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Social Work, with experience in mental health and CPR certification. The position is full-time and offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan with a company match.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in working with mental health/psychiatric patients preferred.
• 2-3 years Medical Social Work experience preferred.
• Ability to assess patient condition and react swiftly in emergencies.
• Ability to develop individualized and group counseling.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work service based on physician's orders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments of Veterans.
• Connect patients to community resources.
• Offer therapeutic services including counseling.
• Identify high-risk Veterans for specific interventions.

Skills

Crisis intervention skills

Communication skills

Customer service technique

Assessment skills

Social service principles and techniques

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office Software

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Job description

Category: Healthcare. Job Location: 627 Pittsburgh Rd Suite 2, Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Tracking Code: 15378. Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Summary

The Medical Social Worker (MSW) will provide social work services under the direction of the CBOC Primary Care Physician, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, and the VA Medical Center (VAMC) personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work service based on physician's orders to meet the needs (physical, mental, and emotional) of patients.
• Provide initial social work assessment for adult/geriatric Primary Care and/or Psychiatric patients.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments of Veterans and their support systems: evaluates health, living situation, family/caregiver supports, military experience, mental health, etc.
• Identify social, emotional, environmental, and financial needs; strengths, coping skills, barriers.
• Help patients cope with illness, injury, hospitalization, or medical treatment — integrating the social, emotional, and physical aspects of care.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients with medical conditions.
• Connect patients to resources (rehab, financial aid, housing, community support).
• Provide crisis intervention, grief counseling, or end-of-life support.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals.
• Understand medical terminology, treatment procedures, and the emotional impact of illness.
• Develop, implement, and monitor treatment/intervention plans in collaboration with Veterans, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Provide crisis intervention services when needed. This includes suicide risk screening/intervention, emotional or environmental crisis, acute stressors.
• Offer therapeutic services: individual, family, group counseling or psychotherapy (depending on licensure and setting).
• Review progress of treatment(s) and provide appropriate feedback to a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Discharge planning: prepare Veterans for transitions from hospital or facility to home or another care setting; coordinate needed supports/placements.
• Case management / care coordination: ensure continuity of care, link to VA programs, community resources, benefit assistance, housing, financial assistance, etc.
• Education and advocacy: educating Veterans and families about VA benefits, community resources, rights; advocating for the needs of Veterans within and outside the VA system.
• High-risk screening: identify Veterans at high risk for homelessness, suicide, frequent hospitalizations, inability to care for themselves.
• Provide mandatory reporting activities including Child Protective Services (CPS), Adult Protective Services (APS) and Elder Abuse.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assist during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures as applicable.
• Maintain documentation and case records consistent with VA and clinical standards.
• Ensure all patient information on access/wait time documentation is complete and accurate.
• Ensure all patient information on electronic encounter documentation is complete and accurate.
• Ensure that all required documentation and reports are completed in an accurate, timely fashion and complete fashion.
• Assist with the clinic's compliance of all Federal, state, local, JCAHO, OSHA, Veteran Affairs, Contractor VA Program and Subcontractor safety and operational regulations, directives and standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information and support patients' privacy, rights, and safety.
• Perform other work related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Prefer one (1) year of experience in working with mental health/psychiatric patients.
• Prefer 2-3 years Medical Social Work experience.
• Retain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network (MTN).
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional social service principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of crisis and family dynamics.
• Ability to assess patient condition, recognize adverse signs and symptoms, and react swiftly in emergency situations.
• Ability to set realistic, measurable education goals for patients, taking into consideration patient/family needs, level of understanding and available local resources.
• Ability to develop and provide individualized and group counseling, guidance, and problem solving assistance.
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of customer service technique related to age-specific population.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
• Ability to demonstrate proficient usage of medical terminology.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and basic computer maneuverability.

Required Education

• Master's degree of Social Work from a college or university accredited by the Council of Social Work education.
• Psychotherapy certification preferred.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Required to respond to any medical emergency within the clinic, where a fast walk or job may be necessary to provide assistance.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.