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Medical Social Worker, MSW
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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.
$65,252 / year median in Virginia
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Overview:
Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Medical Social Worker, MSW . This is a position that will be responsible for the provision of medical social work services to patients receiving care in the hospital. Education Master's Degree- Social Work (Required) Certification/Licensure Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certification
- American Heart Association (AHA) RQI within 90 days of hire (Required) Certified Case Manager (CCM)
- Certification
- Commission For Case Manager Certification (CCMC) within 1 year of hire (Required) Experience 1 year of case management experience (Required) 1 year of acute care experience (Required) Experience with discharge planning (Preferred) Duties/Responsibilities Collaborates with patients, families, healthcare team members, and community organizations, and using strong advocacy skills identifies needs and resources in the hospital and community.
Benefits:
Caring For Your Family and Your Career Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance- $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down
- $10,000 Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
- 24 x 7 Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce.