Medical Social Worker, Home Health

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization :

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Position Overview :

Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, the Medical Social Worker 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.

This position also coordinates with other home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care.

Job Description

EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Master's : Masters degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• DL-Valid Drivers License Class C
• AUTO-Automobile Insurance
• Current PPD

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN :

• 1 One year of experience as an MSW in a health care setting is strongly preferred.
• Home Health experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of local community resources is required.
• 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 preferred.
• 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 have well developed social work assessment and clinical skills as well as time management skills.
• 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 Homes 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.
• Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
• At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet Sutter Care at Home core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.

Job Shift : Days

Days

Schedule : Full Time

Full Time

Shift Hours : Days of the Week :

Days of the Week : Monday - Friday

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements :

None

Benefits : Unions :

Unions : Position Status :

Position Status : Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours : Employee Status :

Employee Status : Regular

Regular

Number of Openings :

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer

EOE / M / F / Disability / Veterans.

Pay Range is $42.90 to $56.89 / 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 candidates 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.

Schedule / Shift : / Full Time