Medical Social Worker

<Job Summary>
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Medical Social Worker, where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate psychosocial support to patients . Your expertise will help navigate complex emotional, social, and practical challenges associated with health conditions, ensuring holistic patient care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clinical settings, and community-based programs.

<Responsibilities>

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify social, emotional, and environmental needs, utilizing clinical counseling and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
• Develop personalized care plans that incorporate behavioral health strategies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and group therapy.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy sessions focused on mental health counseling, addiction counseling, PTSD care, dementia care, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities or autism.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and crisis management to support patients experiencing acute emotional distress or behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate case management efforts, ensuring seamless integration of services across inpatient, outpatient, hospice, assisted living, and home & community care settings.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and social work records in compliance with HIPAA regulations while utilizing electronic medical record (EMR) systems for data collection and record keeping.
• Assist with intake procedures for new patients and contribute to clinical research initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.

<Skills>

• Strong background in child & family counseling, behavioral therapy, and clinical counseling techniques.
• Experience working within hospital environments or inpatient settings; familiarity with nursing homes or assisted living facilities is a plus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and medical records management.
• Proficiency in working with individuals with disabilities, dementia (including Alzheimer’s care), PTSD, or autism spectrum disorders.
• Excellent communication skills for conducting diagnostic evaluations, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention.
• Ability to manage sensitive information while adhering to HIPAA standards; experience with EMR systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated capability in data collection for research purposes and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care. Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise directly impacts lives through compassionate support and innovative psychosocial interventions. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values your professional growth and well-being—apply today to be part of our dynamic healthcare community!

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• masters or bachelor (Required)

Work Location: In person