Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care provides social work services to home care patients and their families. Assesses and treats emotional and behavioral problems related to patient illness. Being a Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care 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 (MSW) - Home Care requires a master's degree of social work. Typically reports to a senior case manager. Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care'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)
Position Summary:
The Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for outcome based cross continuum care coordination, psychosocial assessments, and psychosocial interventions. This individual works with physicians, peers, community colleagues, and others to orchestrate care across the health care continuum, to identify opportunities to continually improve patient care and services, to improve population health, and to achieve collaborative practices that exemplify MultiCare Health Systems commitment to patient centered care, values and community engagement.
Minimum Requirements:
Five years of recent medical experience. Note: additional experience, or any experience that is directly relevant (exacting, equivalent) will be considered for determining starting salary
Health industry knowledge preferred
Healthcare financial assistance knowledge preferred
Leadership experience a plus
Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Masters Degree in Social Work
Licensed in the state of Washington as a Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced (LSWAA), or Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC); or commitment to obtain within 36 months of hire
Must have a Washington State drivers license, good driving record and private auto insurance
Compensation Range:
M22 - Min: $38.71-Max: $55.71
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