Medical Social Worker

Medical Social Worker

Bayhealth, Inc.

$86,000.00 – $ per year

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
• Participates in in-service education programs.
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
• Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.

• Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. May have a master’s or doctoral degree in social work.
• Licensed clinical social worker by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care.
• Experience in home health care preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile that is in good working order.

• 401k matching
• Excellent and professional support from our clinical management team