Medical Social Worker
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Job Location:
Vincennes, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
Good Samaritan Hospice Indiana - Illinoisis part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care with better outcomes where it is best received at home. As a faith-based organization we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
****Good Samaritan Hospice Indiana - Illinois -Hiring Fulltime Medical Social Worker****
****New Pay Rates - Competitive Benefit Package- Mileage Reimbursement -Tuition Reimbursement****
****5 Days (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) hours Per Week- No Weekends or After Hour On Call requirements**
At Good Samaritan Hospice Indiana -Illinois we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve. As a Medical Social Worker youll engage in a range of exciting responsibilities including: Service Areas include: Southwestern Indiana Counties of Davies Gibson Greene Kox Martin Pike and Sullivan. Illinois Counties Lawrence Wabash Crawford and Richland.
- Establishing a care plan in accordance with the physicians plan of treatment.
- Providing crisis intervention as required.
- Assisting the physician and other caregivers in understanding the significant social emotional and economic factors influencing the patients ability to improve medically.
- Providing patient care education to patients and caregivers.
- Assisting in making appropriate community referrals to gain access to additional resources as needed (i.e. applications for public assistance housing problems additional health care resources transportation)
- Working with the patients caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimum caring relationship between the patient and caregiver.
- Completing and submitting all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
Your benefits include:
Competitive annual bonus structure to reward commitment and performance.
Generous vacation policy including paid holidays and personal days.
Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance plans.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education and professional growth.
Participation in the Fidelity 401(K) plan.
Job Requirements
- Masters degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Indiana must also be certified under IC25-23.6-4-3.
- Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced.
- One year social work experience in a health care setting.
- Current CPR/BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross and compliance with state requirements
Ready to Make a Difference
At CommonSpirit Health at Home we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting diversity equity and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals including minorities protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- Bereavement Counseling
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Computer Literacy
- Home Care
- Medicare
- Social Work
About Company
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