Medical Social Worker Hospice

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a Medical Social Worker to identify socioeconomic and emotional barriers to effective treatment and recovery. The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, state licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license. Strong communication and EMR proficiency are essential.

The worker will address physical, emotional, and psycho-social needs, collaborating with health care teams to support patients throughout their care journey at OSF HealthCare.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Current state license to practice.
• CPR certification prior to start (AHA).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of human behavior/development and theories of social work process.
• Proficient with electronic documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify socioeconomic and emotional factors that impede treatment or recovery.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth, development, and psycho-social needs of patients served.
• Collaborate with care teams to support patient recovery.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Electronic documentation

Understanding of growth and dev.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $31.49 - $37.05/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Social Worker is responsible for identifying socioeconomic and emotional factors that exist which are, or can be, an impediment to the effective treatment of the patient’s medical condition or rate of recovery. This individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of the patient population served.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensure/Certifications:

Current state license to practice

CPR certification prior to start (American Heart Association certification)

Valid driver’s license

Other:

Working knowledge of human behavior/development and theories of social work process

Proficient with electronic documentation.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

1 year as Social Worker in home health care experience

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.