Medical Social Worker PRN

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HealthCare, Charleston is seeking a Medical Social Worker in Sparta, Tennessee. This role involves evaluating patients' social and emotional needs related to their health conditions and providing counseling based on these evaluations.

The ideal candidate will need a Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work and have one year of experience in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include helping patients understand medical recommendations and supporting their transition back into community life.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting is required.
• Current state certification as a certified master social worker (CMSW) in Tennessee.
• Current license as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate social and emotional needs of patients related to their medical conditions.
• Provide counseling based on evaluations.
• Assist and educate patients and caregivers on medical recommendations.
• Support patients in resuming life in the community post-discharge.

Skills

Master's Degree in Social Work

Social work experience in a healthcare setting

Education

Master’s Degree from an accredited school of social work

Job description

A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life.

Job Title: Medical Social Worker

NHC HomeCare Sparta is looking for a Medical Social Worker to join our team. The Medical Social Worker supervises and provides for the evaluation of the social and emotional needs of the patient related to their medical condition, and provides counseling, etc., based on this evaluation.

Qualifications (All States)

• Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• One year social work experience in a health care setting is required.

State‑Specific Requirements (Tennessee)

• Current state certification as a certified master social worker (CMSW)
• Current license as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Position Highlights

• Provides and accurately documents direct social services to patients planned to restore the patient to optimum social and health adjustment; including:
• Assess social and emotional factors, to minimize impact on the patient’s health and ability to cope with problems of daily living.
• Help patients and caregivers to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.
• Assist patients and caregivers with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.
• Identify resources such as caregivers and community agencies to assist the patient to resume life in the community, including discharge planning.
• Assist the providers and home care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems.
• Participate in the development of the plan of care.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.