Medical Social Worker

Day (United States of America)

Medical Social Worker

This individual works as an integral member of a dynamic team. Will be responsible for provide primarily clinical services in the offering of patient/family centered care to patients. The clinical component involves providing psychosocial/emotional assessment, care planning, community resource referrals, and support to patients/families referred to Halifax Health. 

- Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school required.
- Valid driving license and good driving record. 
- Must have one (1) year of healthcare experience.
- Social work or counseling background, knowledge of community resources
- One year of social work experience in a health care setting required. 
- Working knowledge of systems theory and family dynamics.
- Strong clinical and assessment skills, including crisis intervention and the ability to work in a team setting.
- Organization, time-management, and self-awareness.
- Must be customer-service oriented and able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Team Members at all levels in the organization.
- Professionalism in interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel is required
- Skilled in providing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.