Job Description
Job Description
Home Health & Hospice MSW in Contra Costa County
Job Description Summary
The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.
Job Responsibilities:
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Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
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Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
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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.
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Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies,
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Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
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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.
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Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
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Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
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Participates in discharge planning.
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Participates in in-service education programs.
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Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Director of Patient Care Services or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.