Medical Social Worker, Home Health Specialist

3 weeks ago


Oakland, California, United States Sutter Health Full time

We are seeking a skilled Medical Social Worker to join our Home Health team at Sutter Health. In this role, you will assess social and emotional factors related to patients' illnesses, medical and nursing requirements in the home. You will develop and implement a plan for home social work services, including education of patients, family members, and caregivers. This position also coordinates with other home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care.

Responsibilities
  • Assess social and emotional factors related to patients' illnesses, medical and nursing requirements in the home.
  • Develop and implement a plan for home social work services, including education of patients, family members, and caregivers.
  • Coordinate with other home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care.
Requirements
  • Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
  • Valid Drivers License Class C.
  • Current PPD.
  • One year of experience as an MSW in a health care setting is strongly preferred.
Preferred Experience
  • Home Health experience.
Skills and Knowledge
  • Knowledge of local community resources is required.
  • Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury; and of the influence of culture on health care.
  • Knowledge of state and federal homecare regulatory guidelines preferred.
Working Conditions

This position requires the ability to maintain harmonious, constructive working relationships with internal and external customers, including patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians, and community resources. The ideal candidate will have well-developed social work assessment and clinical skills, as well as time management skills.

This position also requires the ability to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, and direct and reinforce staff efforts. The candidate must be able to effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home's strategic and operating objectives, and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.

The candidate must also be able to deal with challenging work environments with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities. They must maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.

This position is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications. At orientation and annually thereafter, the candidate must be able to meet Sutter Care at Home core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.



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