Medical Social Worker
Company: Central Valley Specialty Hospital
Location: Modesto
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
: Merced County: Job Summary: The Medical Social Worker is
responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical
social work services. Qualifications:Bachelors degree in social
work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, with one
(1) year of home health care experience preferred.Possesses and
maintains current CPR certification.Licensed as a licensed clinical
social worker by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.Demonstrates good
verbal and written communication, and organization skills.Must be a
licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance
with state or organization requirements and is in good working
order. Duties and Responsibilities:Assesses the psychosocial status
of patients related to the patients illness and environment and
communicates findings to the registered nurse.Carries out social
evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation
findings.Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to
social work.Provides information to patients or families/caregivers
and community agencies.Provides information and referral services
for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding
practical and environmental needs.Serves as liaison between
patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.Maintains
collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support
patient care.Maintains and develops contracts with public and
private agencies as resources for patient and organization
personnel.Participates in the development of the total plan of care
and case conferences as required.Assists physician and other team
members in understanding significant social and emotional factors
related to health problems.Participates in discharge
planning.Participates in in-service education programs.Other duties
as delegated by the Clinical Director/Director of Patient Care
Services or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.
Keywords: Central Valley Specialty Hospital, Modesto , Medical Social Worker, Other , Modesto, California
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