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- 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.
- 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.
Medical Social Worker - Oakdale, United States - Home Health Care 2000
Home Health Care 2000
Oakdale, United States
1 month ago
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The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.
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