Medical Social Worker

3 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Vivo HealthStaff Full time
Job Description Vivo HealthStaff is seeking a skilled Medical Social Worker to join our team in San Francisco. This is a full-time position with salary and benefits.

Position Overview:
The Social Worker will provide direct case management services to patients, supporting them and their families/caregivers in dealing with social, emotional, and practical aspects necessary for maintaining independence.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Exercise independent judgment and discretion in managing a caseload of patients.
  • Perform initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments to develop, implement, and update tailored care plans and interventions.
  • Collaborate with caregivers and support systems in care planning and service delivery.
  • Identify and address risks and other psychosocial issues.
  • Determine each patient's service needs; advocate, refer, coordinate, and follow up promptly.
  • Provide individual counseling and facilitate family meetings.
  • Engage with broader community resources to fulfill specific patient needs.
  • Conduct discharge planning upon a patient's exit from the program.
  • Lead patient and/or caregiver groups and contribute to events like weekend caregiver workshops.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
  • At least one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.
  • Capable of serving a diverse patient base.
  • Proficient in interdisciplinary team collaboration.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and followup skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy.
  • Bilingual skills may be needed for specific roles.
  • Preferred: Experience with electronic health records, one year of postMSW experience, case management, and healthcare experience.

Working Conditions:

  • Fieldwork in patient homes and community settings may be required.
  • Travel to other locations for meetings or training may be necessary.
  • Fast-paced and diverse work environment.

Benefits for Eligible Employees (20+ hours/week):

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement Savings Plan (403b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, scholarships, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Pet insurance and additional discounts.
  • Generous holiday, vacation, sick leave, and long-term disability benefits.


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