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Medical Social Worker MSW - Care Management (Full Time) - 8033

Marshall Health Network

#Case Management #Patient Advocacy #BLS #Discharge Planning #Acute Care #Hospital #Care Management #Resource Utilization #Medical Social Worker

Quick overview

The Medical Social Worker provides case management services to patients, collaborating with physicians to navigate acute care episodes. They monitor resource utilization and assist patients and families in preparing for safe and timely discharges.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and a current license in the state of West Virginia. At least one year of clinical social work experience in a hospital or community setting is required.

bachelor degreeBLSDischarge planningPatient advocacyCase managementResource utilizationCare managementClinical social workMedical social workCollaborative problem solving

Job description

St.
Mary's Medical Center is seeking a Full Time Medical Social Worker - MSW for our Care Management Department.
The Medical Social Worker (MSW) exercises independent judgement and professional discretion in the practice of case management to a selected group of patients.
The MSW collaborates with attending physicians and residents and serves as advocate to help patients and families navigate the acute episode of care.
The MSW monitors patient’s continuing stay for resource utilization and helps prepare them for a safe and timely discharge.
The MSW is proactively uses collaborative problem solving skills to meet the needs of the patients and physician.
The MSW provides a full range of medical social work services as needed and relies heavily on such resources as family, community, state and federal agencies as well as the patient’s resources to assist the patient’s return in a productive life.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Minimum of Bachelors Degree (BSW) from approved school of Social Work, holds a current license in the state of West Virginia. No temporary permits accepted.

Certifications/Skills

Certifications in Care Management preferred, not required. BLS required.

Experience

MSW Social Worker, Licensed (MSW) Social Worker should have one (1) year of clinical Social Work experience, community bases and/or hospital based.