Medical Social Worker

About the role

The Neurodegenerative Disease Program Social Worker will interview clients and/or their families to assess the psychosocial situation and determine needs. The Social Worker will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team both within Temple Health and within the community in developing plans to improve the clients'/families' well-being and help clients/families connect with vital and supportive resources. The Social Worker will also have the opportunity to be involved in outreach and educational projects for the Neurodegenerative Disease Program.

Responsibilities

Assistance provided will include, but will not be limited to:

• Insurance/Medicare/Medicaid issues, disability, unemployment
• Registering with government agencies, obtaining benefits, completing forms
• Writing letters of medical necessity
• Connecting to community resources
• Offering emotional care when needed and facilitating support groups
• Providing follow-up communication to ensure clients' needs are being met
• Conducting regular consultation with supervisor
• Preparing and maintaining required documentation
• Participating in meetings within the department
• Performing other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work
• At least two years of related social work experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with word processing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse group of patients, families, staff, faculty and administration
• Demonstrated organizational skills, along with the ability to prioritize tasks and be detail-oriented in a high-volume priority-driven environment
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team

Qualifications

• Bilingual
• Experience with neurodegenerative diseases

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission – eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan

Pay

PTEA Union Rate (V18) $34.76

Schedule

This is a full-time onsite position.