The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Clinical Operations Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Manager/Director.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Master's or Doctorate degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field required.

Licenses/Certificates

• Current licensure as a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Illinois required.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
• Reliable means of transportation, valid IL driver's license and vehicle liability insurance required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of one (1) years' experience in Home Health required.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

Working Environment

• This job operates in a variety of settings, including but not limited to professional office environment, patient's homes, and car
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1