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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.
$66,509 / year median in Pennsylvania
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Company:
- Oak Street Health
Title:
- Medical Social Worker
Location:
- 6232 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19139
Role Description:
- The Medical Social Worker (MSW) is a key member of Oak Street Health, contributing a unique and valuable perspective to our care teams to support the psychosocial needs of our patients.
Core Responsibilities:
- + Proactively support our highest-need patients by providing comprehensive assessments, telephonic check-ins, and in-person visits.
- What we're looking for:
Required Qualifications:
- + •Must meet State of Pennsylvania required licensure: Either Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
- _This includes a Master's Degree of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program._ +
- Minimum one year of recent medical social work experience in a healthcare environment
- + Proficient computer skills (including Microsoft, GSuite, and electronic medical records) + Prior experience with complex care coordination and/or population healthcare management +
- US work authorization
Strongly Preferred Qualifications:
- + Experience with using metrics and data to guide practice and drive outcomes + Positive attitude, with a drive to improve the lives of an underserved population, including older adults, adults with disabilities, and those with chronic mental and physical illnesses. + Ability to adapt, multi-task and stay flexible in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- + Familiarity with the local community, including socioeconomic challenges, healthcare barriers, and resources to overcome these obstacles. + Experience working on a multidisciplinary team of other healthcare providers + Fluency in another language is not required, but is a plus when it comes to connecting with our diverse patient communities
- Anticipated Weekly Hours
- 40 •Time Type•Full time •Pay Range•The typical pay range for this role is: $51,256.
- Great benefits for great people
- We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran — committed to diversity in the workplace.