Medical Social Worker (MSW)

posted 2024—

JOB SUMMARY:

A Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides social work services to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager. Services are furnished by a qualified social worker or by a qualified social work assistant under the supervision of a qualified social worker.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A person who has a master's or doctoral degree from a school

   of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and has one year of social work experience ni a health care setting, or

2. Has a baccalaureate degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other field related to social work, and has had at least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting (functions as an assistant).

3. Two (2) years of appropriate experience (for assistant).

4. One (1) year experience in home care, preferred.

5. Acceptance of the philosophy and goals of the Agency.

6. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

7. Ability to work with individuals to enlist the cooperation of many people to perform and achieve a common goal

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and

   procedures.

2. Understand and promote the principles of QAPI.

3. Acts as a consultant to other Agency personnel.

4. Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs to the RN.

5. Observes confidentiality and safeguard all patient information.

6. Serves as a resource person to employees, patients, physicians and other allied healthcare providers.

7. Develop a cooperative relationship and communicate effectively and professionally with physicians.

8. Accepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised by: Director of Nursing and Director of Operations

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Drive to the patient’s home in greater Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, Kern AND/OR Orange Counties.

• Ability to participate in physical activity.

• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.

• Heavy lifting.

• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing regularly.