Medical Social Worker PRN

About the role

NHC HomeCare Sparta is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join their team. The role involves supervising and providing evaluations of the social and emotional needs of patients related to their medical conditions, and offering counseling and other support based on these evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Provides and accurately documents direct social services to patients planned to restore the patient to optimum social and health adjustment;
• Affirms social and emotional factors, to minimize impact on the patient’s health and ability to cope with problems of daily living;
• Helps the patients and caregivers to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations;
• Aids patients and caregivers with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care;
• Identifies resources, such as caregivers and community agencies, to assist the patient to resume life in the community, including discharge planning;
• Aids the providers and home care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems and
• Participates in the development of the plan of care.

Requirements

• All States: Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• One year social work experience in a health care setting is required.
• Tennessee Specific:
  • Current state certification as a certified master social worker (CMSW as provided in T.C.A.63-23-102.), OR
  • Current license as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• One year social work experience in a health care setting is required.
• Tennessee Specific:
  • Current state certification as a certified master social worker (CMSW as provided in T.C.A.63-23-102.), OR
  • Current license as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

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Position Highlights

The position offers an innovative and supportive work environment, encouraging teamwork, collaboration, and honesty and integrity. It also provides a comprehensive range of extended care services designed to enhance the well-being and independence of patients of all ages.

Company Information

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide for delivering high-quality care. They aim to offer a wide array of health care services, focusing on maximizing the well-being and independence of their patients. The company emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NHC is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and equal opportunities are provided to all candidates.