2920 Medical Social Worker

Job Description
Under general supervision, the 2920 Medical Social Worker performs routine medical social work duties;
evaluates social, emotional, and physical needs of clients;
interviews clients and their families and significant others;
provides supportive counseling or crisis intervention;
conducts mandatory reporting activities;
advocates on behalf of clients;
provides discharge planning, service coordination, psychoeducation, and case management;
and performs related duties as required.
The essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
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. Researchcommunity resources, makes appropriate referrals, and helps facilitate medical treatment and arranges follow-up care.
The2920 Medical Social Worker also performs other related duties as required.