Medical Social Worker, Home Health

About the role

Joining Sutter Health, the ideal candidate will bring medical MSW experience, ideally from a Home Health setting. This role involves assessing social and emotional aspects related to patient illness, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and coordinating with community resources.

Responsibilities

• Affirmatively assess social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness and medical/nursing requirements in the home.
• Develop and implement a plan for home social work services, including patient, family, and caregiver education.
• Coordinate with other home health staff and community resources to ensure efficient integration of care.
• Maintain harmonious working relationships with internal and external customers, including patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, and community resources.
• Handle sensitive issues, conflicts, and direct and reinforce staff efforts.
• Plan and organize work, prioritize tasks, and solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult the supervisor.
• Manage a positive and professional image and engage in self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR Master's of Social Services (MSS) degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• Valid Drivers License and Automobile Insurance.
• Prior experience as an MSW in a healthcare setting, preferably in a Home Health environment.
• Knowledge of local community resources.
• Understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury; and knowledge of culture's influence on health care.
• Skills in effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.
• Time management and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues and conflict.

Qualifications

• Well-developed social work assessment and clinical skills.
• Self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Recognition of diverse groups' needs and concerns.
• Social work assessment and clinical skills.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Handling sensitive issues and conflict.

Benefits

• Yes