Medical Social Worker at Clark Fork Valley Hospital Plains, MT

Clark Fork Valley Hospital; Plains (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Critical Access Hospital located in Plains, MT is looking for a compassionate Medical Social Worker to join their team. In this role, you will provide essential psychosocial assessments, counseling, and care coordination across various settings including Acute Care, Home Health, and Long-Term Care. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, current Montana licensure, and preferably 4-10 years of relevant experience. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in your community, we welcome your application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) required.
• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred.
• Current Montana licensure required for practice.
• 4-10 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate ensuring psychosocial needs are addressed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive care.
• Facilitate sessions to help patients understand treatment plans.
• Develop and coordinate discharge plans for patients.
• Provide grief counseling to hospice patients and families.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Psychosocial assessments

Counseling

Care coordination

Documentation in electronic health records

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW)

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field

Current Montana licensure (LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW)

Job description

Medical Social Worker job at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. Plains, MT.

Position: Medical Social Worker

Position Summary

Clark Fork Valley Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medical Social Worker to join our patient-centered team. As a critical access hospital, we provide a wide range of services to our rural community. In this role, you will serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary care team, providing psychosocial assessments, counseling, and care coordination for patients across various settings including Acute Care, the Emergency Room, Home Health & Hospice, Long-Term Care, and outpatient clinics.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate across all care settings, ensuring psychosocial needs are assessed and addressed.

• Collaborate with providers and healthcare professionals as part of the Interdisciplinary Team in Acute Care, Home Health & Hospice, and Long-Term Care.

• Consult with the Family Medicine Network and Respiratory Therapy departments as needed.

• Facilitate individual and group sessions to support patients and families in understanding and following treatment plans.

• Identify patient goals, motivations, and preferences, and connect them to appropriate internal and community resources.

• Develop and coordinate discharge plans for Acute Care patients.

• Provide grief counseling and bereavement support to hospice patients and families.

• Participate in community outreach efforts to support mental and emotional well-being.

• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic health record.

• Follow infection control protocols and adhere to clinical standards and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Required : Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW)

• Preferred :

  • Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field

  • Current Montana licensure (LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW)

  • 4–10 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Why Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Clark Fork Valley Hospital is a great place to work, we truly live our mission of Quality Care Close to Home. Nestled along the Clark Fork River, Plains is a small community with that true hometown feel. If you feel like getting a taste of the city Missoula and Kalispell are an hour's drive. As the largest employer in Sanders County, we would love for you to join our team.