Under general supervision, the Medical Social Worker performs routine medical social work duties.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Evaluates social, emotional and physical needs of clients by applying social work theories
- Helps clients cope with the environmental and psychological issues of illness by explaining options and treatments as well as making appropriate referrals.
- Provides supportive counseling or crisis intervention to clients and/or their significant others, families, or friends or may provide referral services to therapists or mental health providers.
- Interviews clients, their families and significant others to obtain intake information; reviews financial status and screen eligibility for entitlement programs.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams to treat and plan for the psychosocial and medical needs of patients by consulting with other providers and making referrals.
- Devises, develops and implements treatment plans as necessary. May make a diagnosis as part of a treatment plan.
- Conducts mandatory reporting activities by completing reports (CPS, APS, elder abuse, and domestic violence reports) in specific timeframes and completing appropriate documents.
- Prepares records to document case activity including pertinent statistical reports, chart notes, correspondence, and other agency forms to monitor and assess client's progress;
- Advocates on behalf of clients with agencies, medical practitioners and within the community.
- Conducts home visits when necessary to survey living situation of clients for accessibility and to determine the need for further services.
- Provides discharge planning and/or service coordination and linkage by analyzing client needs, coordinates with other members of treatment teams and refers clients to outside services and community agencies.
- Researches community resources, makes appropriate referrals and helps facilitate medical treatment and arranges follow-up care.
The 2920 Medical Social Worker also performs other related duties as required.