Medical Social Worker, 40hrs, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Social Worker to provide essential clinical social work services. This role involves addressing the psychosocial needs of patients and families, collaborating with medical teams, and ensuring effective discharge planning. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, a current Massachusetts license, and at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting. Join a team committed to exceptional patient care and community support, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in a health care setting, preferably in acute care.
• Current Social Work license by the Massachusetts Division of Registration in Social Work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical social work services to meet psychosocial needs of patients.
• Consult with medical personnel on biopsychosocial issues and discharge planning.

Skills

Social Work

Communication Skills

Case Management

Community Health Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Graduate Degree

Job description

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

8:30am-5:00pm

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

24030 - 4404 Discharge Planning

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

The Medical Social Worker is a licensed social work professional who is responsible for the delivery of clinical social work services to meet the medically related psychosocial needs of patients and families served by the hospital, in a manner reflective of the department's philosophy and objectives. Provides consultation to hospital and medical personnel related to biopsychosocial issues, continuity of care and discharge planning functions.

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates knowledge of social casework theory and practices.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of bio-psychosocial factors related to illness.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of community health and social resources
4. Demonstrates knowledge of community health and social resources
5. Demonstrates knowledge of patient rights, including confidentiality, access to care, self-determination, and provider disclosure.
6. Demonstrates knowledge of legal decision-making process & options
7. Planning--attends all Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team meetings
8. Describes behavioral symptoms and observations objectively, in logical sequence, using proper English, terminology, and approved abbreviations
9. Uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication appropriately with others
10. Informs the Director of any and all discharge planning incidents which are barriers to effective treatment planning and care delivery

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Bachelor degree in Social Work, or related degree, required.
2. Graduate degree preferred.
3. Current Social Work license by the Massachusetts Division of Registration in Social Work.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Minimum of one year experience in a health care setting, preferably in acute care.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.