Medical Social Worker

**Position is PRN for Oakdale/Alexandria/Ville Platte/Deridder** **Job Description Summary** The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services. **Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities** 1. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment. 1. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. 1. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work. 1. Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. 1. Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies. 1. Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies. 1. Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization agency personnel to support patient care. 1. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and agency personnel. 1. Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required. 1. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems. 1. Participates in discharge planning. 1. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/supervisor. **Position Qualifications** 1. Graduate of a Master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. 1. Minimum of one year's experience in health care. 1. Experience in a home health care preferred. 1. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. 1. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.