Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care jobs in Alexandria, LA

Job Description Summary

The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment.

• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.

• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.

• Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

• Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

• Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

• Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization agency personnel to support patient care.

• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and agency 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.

• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/supervisor.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of a Master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

• Minimum of one year's experience in health care.

• Experience in a home health care preferred.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.