Medical Social Worker

Position Summary

Performs professional level social work in areas such as: assessing patient needs and coordinating a safe, comprehensive discharge plan which may involve emotional support to the patient, the family or significant others.

Job Requirement

• Education/Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and one (1) year of professional level social work experience in a social service agency or hospital setting; or an internship or field work related to the profession.
• Licensing/Certification Requirements: Must possess a valid State of Nevada License as a Social Worker.
• Additional Position Requirements: Three (3) years of Acute care experience as a Social Worker.

Training Underfill Requirements

• Previous recent documented practicum under the Social Services department.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.
• Documented Graduation within the past year; 5/1/25 to present.

Knowledge Of

• Principles, practices and techniques of social work, health and welfare;
• Federal, state and county regulations governing area of responsibility;
• Local, state and Federal social welfare and assistance programs;
• Community resources;
• Medical terminology, diagnoses, and treatments;
• Counseling techniques such as family dynamics, cultural diversity and crisis intervention;
• Assessment and interviewing techniques;
• Department and hospital safety practices and procedures;
• Patient rights;
• Infection control policies and practices;
• Handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials;
• Department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill In

• Developing and implementing individual treatment plans;
• Coordinating an intervention;
• Solving problems;
• Applying effective counseling techniques;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties;
• Communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds;
• Efficiently, effectively and safely using equipment;
• Preparing written records and reports.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Mobility to work in a typical office setting including stamina to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, and use standard office equipment;
• Vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen;
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.