Two Medical Social Workers- Home Health & Community Care Network

Marshall Medical Center; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Home Health Medical Social Worker to join their dedicated team. This role is pivotal in providing essential social services to patients in their homes, addressing both emotional and social factors related to their health. Ideal candidates will possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work or be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, alongside effective communication and counseling skills. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and makes a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about social work and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or LCSW required.
• BLS Certification and valid CA Driver’s License needed.
• Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Must meet all DMV requirements below and have adequate transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services to patients in home settings.
• Focus on emotional and social factors related to illness.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Therapeutic communication

Counseling skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

The Home Health Medical Social Worker provides social services under physician direction to patients in the home. This position works within the framework of a team, focusing on the emotional and social factors relating to illness.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Must meet at least one of the following requirements:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work and a minimum of one year of experience working as a Social Worker in a health care setting AND/OR
• Current State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Must meet all DMV requirements below and have adequate transportation.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Effective communication skills in both written and verbal form; self-directed, with good organizational skills
• Excellent therapeutic communication and counseling skills.

*Note: Requires employees to drive at least once per pay period. Candidates must possess and supply proof of: a current CA Driver’s License, a clean DMV printout and Auto Insurance coverage with a minimum of $50,000 per person/$100,000 per occurrence (or a combined single limit of $100,000) and property damage coverage in an amount not less than $50,000 per occurrence.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care