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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location marlborough, Massachusetts

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SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Assesses the psychosocial status of patients/clients related to the patients/client's illness and environment.

Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.

Maintains clinical records on all patients/clients referred to social work.

Provides information and referral services for Organization patients/clients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

Provides information to patients/clients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

Serves as liaison between patients/clients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

Maintains collaborative relationships with all levels of staff to support patient/client care.

Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient/client and agency 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 assigned by the Clinical Manager QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of a Master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and LICSW.

A minimum of one year's experience in health care.

Experience in home health care preferred.

Has good oral and written communication skills; and has good organizational skills.

Possesses and maintains current CPR certification

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