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Randolph Health

Medical Social Worker

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A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

$64,498 / year median in North Carolina

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

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.