Sign up with

Already have an account? Log in here

Need some help?
Talk to us at +91 7670800001

Medical Social Worker MSW - Care Management (Full Time) - 8033 at Marshall Health Network

Huntington, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Advocacy, Resource Utilization, Collaborative Problem Solving, Medical Social Work, Patient Support, Community Resources, State Agencies, Federal Agencies, Discharge Planning, Clinical Experience, BLS Certification, Care Management, Social Work Services, Patient Navigation, Family Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a Full Time Medical Social Worker - MSW for our Care Management Department. The Medical Social Worker (MSW) exercises independent judgement and professional discretion in the practice of case management to a selected group of patients. The MSW collaborates with attending physicians and residents and serves as advocate to help patients and families navigate the acute episode of care. The MSW monitors patient’s continuing stay for resource utilization and helps prepare them for a safe and timely discharge. The MSW is proactively uses collaborative problem solving skills to meet the needs of the patients and physician. The MSW provides a full range of medical social work services as needed and relies heavily on such resources as family, community, state and federal agencies as well as the patient’s resources to assist the patient’s return in a productive life. Qualifications Education Requirements: Minimum of Bachelors Degree (BSW) from approved school of Social Work, holds a current license in the state of West Virginia. No temporary permits accepted. Certifications/Skills: Certifications in Care Management preferred, not required. BLS required. Experience: MSW Social Worker, Licensed (MSW) Social Worker should have one (1) year of clinical Social Work experience, community bases and/or hospital based.

Responsibilities

The Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides case management for a selected group of patients, collaborating with physicians and advocating for patients and families. They monitor resource utilization and assist in preparing patients for safe and timely discharge.