Medical Social Worker: Growth & Education Benefits

Concordia Lutheran Ministries; Oakmont (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Growth Opportunities

Education Assistance Programs

Comprehensive Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Concordia Visiting Nurses is hiring a full-time Medical Social Worker to support patients along Route 28 and surrounding areas. You will join an interdisciplinary team delivering essential social work services in a healthcare setting.

The role requires a CSWE-accredited MSW, one year of healthcare social work experience, and a valid driver's license with insurance for home visits. Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work.
• State licensure recommended.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative and supportive casework to help patients achieve optimal social and health adjustment.
• Assist patients and families in understanding and following medical recommendations.
• Develop care plans collaboratively with physicians, patients, families, and team members, adjusting as needed based on patient conditions.
• Facilitate access to community resources, acting as an intermediary when necessary.
• Address personal and environmental challenges that hinder patients from maximizing their medical care benefits, including counseling and assisting with admissions to care facilities.
• Supervise the treatment program of the social worker assistant, reviewing and co-signing clinical visit notes as appropriate.

Skills

Social Work

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Concordia Visiting Nurses is hiring a full-time Medical Social Worker to support patients along Route 28 and surrounding areas. You will join an interdisciplinary team delivering essential social work services in a healthcare setting.

The role requires a CSWE-accredited MSW, one year of healthcare social work experience, and a valid driver's license with insurance for home visits. Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion.