Medical Social Worker

```Duties``` As a Medical Social Worker, you will be responsible for providing essential support and assistance to patients and their families in a medical setting. Your role will involve a range of duties to ensure the well-being and overall care of patients. - Conduct assessments and evaluations of patients' social, emotional, and psychological needs - Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans - Provide crisis management and intervention for patients in need - Offer counseling and support to patients and their families regarding medical conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies - Assist with discharge planning and coordination of post-hospital care - Advocate for patients' rights and access to necessary resources - Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records ```Skills``` To excel in this role, you should possess a diverse set of skills that enable you to effectively address the unique needs of patients in various medical settings. The following skills are essential for success as a Medical Social Worker: - Crisis management: Ability to handle high-stress situations and provide immediate support to individuals in crisis - Patient care: Demonstrated commitment to delivering compassionate care and improving the quality of life for patients - Assisted living: Knowledge of assisted living facilities and resources available for elderly or disabled individuals - Pediatrics: Understanding of child development principles and experience working with pediatric patients - Mental health counseling: Proficiency in providing counseling services to individuals with mental health challenges - Special education: Familiarity with special education programs and services for children with disabilities - Social work: Strong foundation in social work principles, ethics, and practices - Medical records: Experience maintaining accurate medical records in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements - Applied behavior analysis: Knowledge of applied behavior analysis techniques for individuals with behavioral challenges - Dementia care: Understanding of dementia-related conditions and strategies for providing specialized care This is an overview of the duties and skills required for the role of Medical Social Worker. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $33.78 - $38.87 per hour

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Hospice
• Skilled nursing facility

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Peoria, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road