Medical Social Worker (BSW) jobs in North Carolina

Medical Social Worker (BSW) provides social work services to hospital patients and their families. Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems related to hospitalization. Being a Medical Social Worker (BSW) participates as a member of multi-disciplinary team and may assist patients in treatment planning. May contribute to the formulation of discharge plans. Additionally, Medical Social Worker (BSW) requires a bachelor's degree of social work. Typically reports to a manager. Medical Social Worker (BSW)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Medical Social Worker BSW
  • AMOREM
  • Lenoir, NC FULL_TIME
  • Description

      

    POSITION: Medical Social Worker/MSW

    REPORTS TO: Support Services Team Leader

    FLSA STATUS: o exempt o non-exempt

    POSITION DESCRIPTION: Coordinate and provide medical social work services with emphasis on services to high risk patients and family


    EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Master’s degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education preferred
    • Two years of clinical experience preferred
    • One year of social work experience in health care setting preferred

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

    • Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
    • Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule
    • Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness

    TRAINING-Initial And Ongoing:

    • Complete Hospice volunteer/staff training program      
    • Complete Hospice orientation program
    • Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year, including mandatory safety in-service
    • Attend minimum of six staff meetings per year
    • Attend assigned team meetings every two weeks

    Requirements

      

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Assist in orienting new team members, as requested
    • Participate in quality improvement program
    • Adhere to strict confidentiality 
    • Adhere to safety policy and practices
    • Complete employee time record accurately per  policy
    • Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
    • Assist with updating policies and procedures, as appropriate
    • Complete annual TB screening
    • Assure all license, certifications, continuing  education information and any other required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept current
    • Maintain up-to-date documentation required and specified in Hospice policy and procedure
    • Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
    • Evaluate the physical, financial, psychological, spiritual, and pre-bereavement needs of the patient/family in coordination      with interdisciplinary team
    • Assist in assessing patient appropriateness for services 
    • If patient not appropriate, recommend other services available and refer to community agencies, as appropriate
    • Educate the patient and family about Hospice services 
    • Assess the financial resources of the patient and  family and instruct them on coverage for Hospice services, 

    i.e. Hospice Medicare/Medicaid benefit, Medicare, private insurance, as appropriate

    • Discuss Hospice policy on “Fee for Service” when appropriate
    • Assess for enhanced services
    • Discuss Hospice volunteer, chaplain services, Veterans Honoring Veterans, and, if desired, refer to volunteer coordinator and/or      chaplain
    • Develop plan of care with goals defined by the patient/family and Hospice interdisciplinary team
    • Provide social work services according to patient  plan of care
    • Communicate patient changes or family needs to  volunteer, chaplain, massage therapist and minister, if applicable 
    • Assist patient/family with applications, forms,etc. for implementation of appropriate services 
    • Assist the physician and the interdisciplinary team (including the minister) in understanding the significant social and      emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems
    • Support individual coping mechanisms and facilitate constructive expression of feelings and concerns 
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of social work  interventions on a regular basis and when changes occur in the patient/family situation
    • Review and update the plan of care as changes occur in the patient’s condition and as required by regulations
    • Communicate with team members on an ongoing basis, apprising the primary team of any changes 
    • Communicate with other social workers who might provide care in the primary social worker’s absence 
    • Rotate on-call responsibilities, as needed
    • Conduct timely utilization reviews
    • Provide support at time of death, when appropriate 
    • Attend funeral or receiving to provide support tofamily
    • Participate in volunteer/staff training, as requested
    • Serve palliative care patients, as assigned
    • Participate with bereavement coordinator and chaplains in planning and facilitating grief support groups
    • Deliver grief/loss presentations in the community, as needed
    • Provide grief counseling services to community individuals, as needed

    PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasks
    • Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone  interaction and face to face contact
    • Ability to sit as required to perform duties 
    • Ability to stand, bend and lift an average of 30 pounds
    • Manual dexterity with the ability to manipulate office equipment and complete written documentation
    • Ability to walk, squat, kneel, climb and balance

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver’s license 
  • 1 Month Ago

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Social Worker BSW
  • Gentiva
  • Asheboro, NC OTHER
  • Our Company Gentiva Hospice is member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spirit...
  • 2 Days Ago

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SOCIAL WORKER (BSW)
  • UNC Health Southeastern
  • Lumberton, NC FULL_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARY: Assesses, plans and coordinates the discharge planning process for patients, as well as arranging post-acute care services for patients in a timely healthcare delivery. Additional re...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Social Worker BSW
  • Gentiva
  • Belville, NC FULL_TIME
  • Our Company Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Social Worker BSW
  • Gentiva
  • Goldsboro, NC OTHER
  • Our Company Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Social Worker BSW
  • Mission Hospital
  • Asheville, NC FULL_TIME
  • Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Social Worker BSW? At Mission Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to sup...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Medical Social Worker
  • SourceOne Hospice and Palliative Care LLC
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description Hospice Social Worker. JOB DESCRIPTION Social Worker REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Supervised ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • Amedisys, Inc.
  • King Of Prussia, PA
  • Overview: PRN DAYS (M-F) Are you a higly skilled and compassionate medical social worker looking for a rewarding career ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • Amedisys
  • Cedartown, GA
  • Overview [Part - time days] Are you a highly skilled and compassionate medical social worker looking for a rewarding car...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • Amedisys Inc.
  • The Villages, FL
  • Overview PRN Day Shift Are you a highly skilled and compassionate medical social worker looking for a rewarding career i...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • National Healthcare Corporation
  • Greenwood, SC
  • "A different kind of care that ensures you're surrounded by people who make a difference in your life." Position: Medica...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • Amedisys Inc.
  • Monroeville, PA
  • Overview Hospice Medical Social Worker Pittsburgh, Monroeville PA Monday - Friday 8am -5pm with Rotating On Call. MUST H...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Social Worker
  • Premier Health Partners
  • Middletown, OH
  • Position Summary General Summary/Responsibilities: The Social Worker will be an integral member of the AIM multidiscipli...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Hospice Medical Social Worker-BSW - Hiring Now!
  • Intrepid USA
  • Evansville, IN
  • Intrepid USA - Our vision makes a difference: We are a top 10 national home healthcare company with an overall 50 year h...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

North Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west, Virginia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. North Carolina is the 28th-most extensive and the 9th-most populous of the U.S. states. The state is divided into 100 counties. The capital is Raleigh, which along with Durham and Chapel Hill is home to the largest research park in the United States (Research Triangle Park). The most populous municipality is Charlotte, which is the second-largest banking center in...
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Income Estimation for Medical Social Worker (BSW) jobs
$52,384 to $68,404

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