Medical Social Worker – Master’s Level

Description Summary:

• The medical social worker is responsible for the socio-economic assessment of the patient to include financial status, caregiver status, safety, living arrangements, family dynamics, and need for community resources.
• The MSW is responsible to report patient findings to the interdisciplinary team including RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, MSW and home health aides.
• The MSW reports to the clinical coordinator

Education and Experience Summary:

• Master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Minimum 1 year experience in social work in healthcare setting
• Home Health experience preferred or one year experience in health care setting preferred
• Must have CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance with reliable transportation to travel to patient homes per patient schedule and agency needs.

Medical Social Worker – Bachelor’s Level

Description Summary:

• The medical social worker (BSW) is responsible for the socio-economic assessment of the patient to include financial status, caregiver status, safety, living arrangements, family dynamics, and need for community resources.
• The BSW is responsible to report patient findings to the interdisciplinary team including RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, MSW and home health aides.
• The BSW reports to the clinical coordinator

Education and Experience Summary:

• Baccalaureate  degree from a school of social work, psychology, sociology or other field related to social work
• Minimum 1 year social work experience in a health care setting.
• Home health experience preferred
• Must have CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance with reliable transportation to travel to patient homes per patient schedule and agency needs.