Medical Social Worker, Home Health


Job Details

Organization

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Outer 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

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS

INS - Automobile Insurance

DL-Valid Drivers License

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.

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS

INS - Automobile Insurance

DL-Valid Drivers License

BLS-Basic Life Support

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Number of Openings

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $42.89 to $57.89 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.





 Sutter Health

 06/03/2024

 Santa Rosa,CA