Medical Social Worker

The Medical Social Worker is solely responsible for providing medical social work services to patients, caregivers, staff, community agencies, and the organization.# The primary objective of this position is to independently implement, provide, evaluate, and enhance social work services delivered to the customer.# BSW from an accredited School of Social Work or educational equivalent.

MSW preferred.# Training in the medical setting and/or certification, as a social worker is preferred.# Excellent communication skills required, with an emphasis on oral and listening abilities.# Excellent analytical abilities required.# Ability to set priorities is required.# Knowledge of treatment modalities and alternate healthcare delivery systems is preferred.

Generalist social work experience with emphasis on medical social work.# Knowledge of social and health care resources within the community.# Familiarity with standards for medical social work practice and awareness of current research and development within the field.