Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Position: Medical Social Worker

Duration:13 weeks / Contract

Location: Gardner, MA 01440

Bed Size: 50-149

Shift Information:40 Hours, Day Shift

EMR Used: Meditech

Minimum Years of Experience: Less than 1 year

COMPENSATION: Gross Hourly Pay Rate:$53/hr.

Job Description:

Reports directly to the Director of Social Service. Medical Social Worker assignment includes primary responsibility for coverage of Acute Care Cases, Outpatient, and Behavioral Health areas. Responsible for provision of social work intervention for cases assigned; customizes care plans based on individual patient care need timely and efficiently. Social Work focuses on the social determinants of health that may be an issue; assist with dc planning activity as indicated; care plans based on individual patient care need timely and efficiently. Responsible for information and referral services; provides counseling, supportive services and post discharge follow up as indicated. Works with patient and families navigating through the healthcare system promoting advocacy and education; included but not limited to data collection, statistics on caseload activity and reporting weekly and monthly reports to the director timely and efficiently; support groups, outpatient inquiries etc and other duties as assigned by the Director.

Job Requirements Minimum Education

Associates Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred in SW or related field

Minimum Work Experience

Min. 1-3 yrs. experience in hospital setting, SNF, or health/community agency

Minimum Licenses and Certifications

Social Workers MA State SW licensure-LCSW, LSW, LSWA and /or LICSW required

Required Skills

Ability to work independently and with a team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Computer experience for data collection, report writing, and quality monitoring

Ability to work with community agencies to mobilize resources requited

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change

Functional Demands Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands).

Certifications/Requirements

LCSW

Specialty: Behavioral Health

Subspecialty(s): Acute Care Social Worker (Medical) – Licensed/Clinical

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