Medical Social Worker - Full Time

About the Role

Provides comprehensive clinical social work services across primary care, inpatient, and home health settings, supporting care teams in managing patients' psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, short-term counseling, advocacy, referrals, and care planning for patients of all ages.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through care conferences, team meetings, and communication with healthcare providers and families.
• Evaluate and modify care plans based on ongoing assessments to promote patient independence.
• Offer crisis intervention, grief counseling, stress reduction, and coping strategies.
• Assist in resource linkage, care coordination, and ensuring appropriate placements and benefits navigation.
• Coordinate communication among healthcare facilities, community resources, and families.
• Perform referrals, prioritize visits, and manage documentation efficiently.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Behavioral Science.
• Valid state licensure (e.g., LICSW, LMFT, LMHC).
• Minimum one year of social work experience; experience in medical or home health/hospice preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and computer literacy, including electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of chronic/acute illness impact, benefits, and care coordination practices.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team and handle complex information.