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Medical Social Worker
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What they do
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.
$65,484 / year median in Oklahoma
+16% projected growth
Job Description
LJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Medical Social Worker MSW employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; and maintains a license from the State Board of Social Work for each state in which work is performed; and Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting (hospice preferred); or Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying. Experience in a hospice care preferred. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Has a valid driver's license with an insured automobile in good working order. Our agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. #INDCL About Us Why work for Health Watch Health Care, Home Health, Hospice and Affiliates? We provide our employees with an atmosphere that will encourage them to develop their talents to their highest potential while being caregivers to those in need of home health, hospice, or personal services. Join our Team to provide inspired care by offering a loving professional team approach to rendering care, allowing a patient to comfortably remain where they live for as long as services are required. Wondering what amazing benefits we can offer you? Full-Time Benefits Medical- We offer three options including
PHCS PPO
Plan, PHCS HSA Plan, or Preventive Plus. Dental and Vision- Take advantage of our Delta Dental and VSP plans! 401k Match
- We offer a very generous 401k match! Paid Time Off
- You will begin earning paid time off from day one! The annual average for paid time off accrual is 18 days per year to start. AFLAC
- You can access short term disability, accident, and cancer policies through AFLAC. Part-Time & PRN Benefits Medical
- Part-time and prn staff are offered Preventive Plus Plan coverage. 401k Match
- If you average over 1000 hours per year, we offer a very generous 401k match! AFLAC
- You can access short term disability, accident, cancer policies through AFLAC.