Employment Type : Full-Time
Position Overview: BLS - required Automobile Insurance - required Drivers License, Valid and in State DL Number - required One year of experience as an MSW in a health care setting is strongly preferred Home Health experience preferred. Understanding of psychosocial implications of illness, hospice and/or home care death and dying issues. Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness; and of the influence of culture on health care. 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). Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans
The Medical Social Worker provides counseling and supportive services to the patient, their family, caregivers, and SCAH staff. This position assesses the social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness and evaluates the psychosocial response to treatment and level of adjustment in alignment with SCAH, mission, goals and objectives . This position interprets to the family, patient, physician, and staff, the social and emotional factors related to illness, financial and community resources.
Qualifications:
Education/Licensure/Certification
Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education - required
Experience
Skills and Knowledge
Organization:Sutter Care at Home
Employee Status: Regular
Benefits: Yes
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Union: No
Job Shift: Day
Shift Hours:8 Hour Shift
Days of the Week Scheduled:Monday-Friday
Weekend Requirements: One Weekend Shift a Month
Schedule: Full Time
Hrs Per 2wk Pay Period:80
Applications Accepted:All Applications Accepted