Medical Social Worker (Part-Time)

About the Role

The Medical Social Worker I (MSW) provides patients with access to community resources and ensures the patient’s medical, emotional, and safety needs are met. The MSW I follows all legal rules and regulations, adhering to the social work scope of practice as outlined in the state's administrative rules. This role is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as defined by the state.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessment of patient needs and identifies barriers
• Participates in the development of the plan of care
• Observes and monitors patient conditions
• Informs the physician, nursing supervisor, and other staff of changes in the patient’s condition when necessary
• Educates team members on significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems
• Assists patients and families in understanding, accepting, and following medical recommendations
• Connects patients and families to community resources and support
• Assists with patient financial aid applications
• Assists in long-range planning
• Counsels patients and families on coping, changes, and grief
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Maintains active social work license in the state of employment
• Participates in on-call requirements, case conferences, and agency meetings
• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit
• Documents all aspects of care within specified timeframes

Qualifications

• One year of Medical Social Work experience required
• Licensed Social Worker with current license in the state of employment
• Master of Social Work required
• Ability to create positive impressions and communicate effectively
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Knowledgeable on social work best practices
• Detail-oriented and observant
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently

Physical Demands

• Constantly requires reading, speaking, writing English, communication skills, and computer/PDA use
• Frequently involves walking, sitting, driving, and lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
• Occasionally requires bending, standing, stretching/reaching, climbing, and stooping
• Constantly requires hand/finger dexterity and sensory activities like hearing/seeing

Schedule

1 day a week, 8:15am-5pm

Territory

Fairfax, Annandale, Falls Church, Chantilly, Leesburg, Arlington, Mt. Vernon, Manassas, Centerville, and surrounding areas

Agency

Alternate Solutions Health Networks