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Medical Social Worker Hospice

OSF HealthCare

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Quick overview

The Medical Social Worker is responsible for identifying socioeconomic and emotional factors that may impede the effective treatment or recovery of the patient's medical condition. This role requires demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles and understanding the physical, emotional, and psycho-social needs of the patient population served.

Requirements summary

Required qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Social Work, a current state license to practice, and prior CPR certification. Candidates must also possess a valid driver's license and proficiency in electronic documentation, along with a working knowledge of human behavior and social work theories.

postgraduate degreeInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationCPR CertificationSocial WorkElectronic DocumentationHuman BehaviorSocial Work ProcessDevelopment Theories

Job description

Total Rewards

"Your life - our Mission" OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.
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Expected pay for this position is $31.49 - $37.05/hour.
Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
This is an Hourly position.

Overview

Position Summary

The Medical Social Worker is responsible for identifying socioeconomic and emotional factors that exist which are, or can be, an impediment to the effective treatment of the patientâ€™s medical condition or rate of recovery. This individual demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of the patient population served.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

Education:
Master’s
Degree in
Social
Work
Licensure/Certifications: Current state license to practice CPR certification prior to start (American
Heart
Association certification)
Valid driver’s license
Other: Working knowledge of human behavior/development and theories of social work process Proficient with electronic documentation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker 1 year as Social Worker in home health care experience OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.