MA - Gardner MA - Medical Social Worker

Job SummaryReports directly to the Director of Social Service. Medical Social Worker assignment includes primary responsibility for coverage of Acute Care Cases Outpatient and Behavioral Health areas. Responsible for provision of social work intervention for cases assigned; customizes care plans based on individual patient care need timely and efficiently. Social Work focuses on the social determinants of health that may be an issue; assist with dc planning activity as indicated; care plans based on individual patient care need timely and efficiently. Responsible for information and referral services; provides counseling supportive services and post discharge follow up as indicated. Works with patient and families navigating through the healthcare system promoting advocacy and education; included but not limited to data collection statistics on caseload activity and reporting weekly and monthly reports to the director timely and efficiently; support groups outpatient inquiries etc and other duties as assigned by the Director.Job RequirementsMinimum EducationAssociates Degree required Bachelors Degree preferred in SW or related fieldMinimum Work ExperienceMin. 13 yrs. experience in hospital setting SNF or health/community agencyMinimum Licenses and CertificationsSocial Workers MA State SW licensureLCSW LSW LSWA and /or LICSW requiredRequired SkillsAbility to work independently and with a teamExcellent verbal and written communication skills requiredComputer experience for data collection report writing and quality monitoringAbility to work with community agencies to mobilize resources requitedDemonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changeFunctional DemandsPhysical Requirements:Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction) and handles (seizing holding grasping turning or working with hands).

Shift: 40 Hours Day Shift

Specialty Type: Behavioral Health

Sub Specialties: Acute Care Social Worker (Medical) Licensed/Clinical

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