Medical Social Worker NON-EXE

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CHKDHS in Norfolk, VA seeks a Medical Social Worker to assess biopsychosocial needs of patients and families, develop individualized treatment plans, provide counseling, and coordinate services with a multidisciplinary team.

This on-site role requires on-call availability, documentation in medical records, and participation in patient care conferences. A Master’s Degree in Social Work or related licensed-eligible field is required; FBI background and background checks are noted for security.

Formación

• Master’s degree in social work or related field required; licensed eligible.
• Course work in case management, advocacy, and family systems preferred.
• Approximately six to twelve months on-the-job experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Case management and coordination of services for patients and families.
• Assess biopsychosocial needs including emotional, social, environmental, and financial factors.
• Collaborate with patient, caregiver(s), and medical team to develop goals and strategies.
• Monitor service receipt and reassess changing needs.
• Document in medical records and coordinate care conferences.
• Promote family-centered care and provide therapeutic support as needed.
• Establish therapeutic relationships and provide counseling under supervision.

Conocimientos

Case management

Biopsychosocial assessment

Counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Care coordination

Family-centered care

Therapeutic relationships

On-call readiness

Communication

Educación

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related licensed eligible field

Descripción del empleo

Summary

• The Medical Social Worker is responsible for assisting patients with biopsychosocial problems resulting from acute or chronic illness, disability and/or trauma. The Medical Social Worker completes comprehensive assessment with patients and/or caregivers to obtain psychosocial history and develop individualized treatment plan. Provides support, resources, and case management services. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to implement treatment plan and provides follow up as necessary. Functions in an on-call capacity as necessary to meet the needs of the department and organization. Reports to the Medical Social Work Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Case management functions--
• Assesses the biopsychosocial needs, including emotional, social, environmental and financial needs, of the patient and caregiver(s), as well as the limitations or strengths of current available resources.
• Collaborates with patient, caregiver(s) and interdisciplinary medical team to develop a service plan that identifies goals, priorities and strategies.
• Monitors patient and caregiver(s) receipt of services in order to reassess change of needs, as well as to ensure appropriate, sufficient and timely services are being provided.
• Documents, as appropriate, in medical record.
• Coordinates patient care conference, as appropriate, regarding biopsychosocial and case management issues.
• Promotes Family Centered Care.
• Provision of therapeutic support--
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patient and caregiver(s).
• Provides counseling and mental health clinical interventions to the patient and/or caregiver, under the supervision of a licensed clinician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• None required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related licensed eligible field.
• Course work in case management, advocacy, and family systems preferred.
• Approximately six to twelve months on-the-job experience preferred.
• Increased Security Clearance Required for Job Roles in Medical Tower II: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services registry search.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Inpatient hospital with little exposure to dust, temperature and the like.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Additional Information

CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at [e-mail]