Medical Social Worker, Home Health

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• SCAH-Sutter
• Care at
• Home -
• Bay
• Position
• Overview: Assesses social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, medical and nursing requirements in the home. Develops and implements a plan for home social work services, including education of patients, family members and care givers. Coordinates with other home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care.

Job Description

EDUCATION: Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school accredited by the council on Social Work Education OR Masters of Social Services, MSS, degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS INS - Automobile Insurance (not required for AIM Population Health) DL-Valid Drivers License (not required for AIM Population Health) BLS-Basic Life Support SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Must have well developed social work assessment and clinical skills as well as time management skills. Knowledge of local community resources. Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury, and of the influence of culture on health care. Knowledge of state and Federal homecare regulatory guidelines. Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication. Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people. Ability to maintain harmonious constructive working relationships with internal and external customers (patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians and community resources). Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor. Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities. Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $47.21 to $63.73 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.