Medical Social Worker PRN Master Degree

AdamsPlace; Cookeville (TN); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AdamsPlace is seeking a Medical Social Worker in Cookeville, TN. This role requires a Master’s degree in social work and experience in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include providing social services to patients, assisting caregivers, and participating in care plan development. The position involves assessing emotional factors affecting health and identifying community resources. Candidates must hold current state certification as a CMSW or license as LCSW. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives.

Formación

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current state certification as a CMSW or license as LCSW.

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct social services to patients and documents services accurately.
• Assesses social and emotional factors and minimizes impacts on health.
• Helps patients and caregivers understand and follow medical recommendations.
• Identifies community resources to assist patients.
• Participates in the development of the care plan.

Conocimientos

Social work experience

Effective communication

Educación

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Descripción del empleo

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

Position

Medical Social Worker – Masters Degree Required

Company

NHC HomeCare Cookeville

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.

PLUS State-specific Requirements

Tennessee specific

• Current state certification as a certified master social worker (CMSW as provided in T.C.A. 63-23-102.) OR 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:
• Assesses social and emotional factors, to minimize impact on the patient’s health and ability to cope with problems of daily living.
• Helps the patients and caregivers to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.
• Assists patients and caregivers with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care; and
• Identifies resources, such as caregivers and community agencies, to assist the patient to resume life in the community, including discharge planning.
• Assists the providers and home care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems and
• Participates in the development of the plan of care.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.