Medical Social Worker, Home Health

Sutter Health

Santa Cruz, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$47.18–$63.49 Per Hour

SKILLS

Auto Insurance, Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Competency, Community and Social Services, Consulting, Customer Relations, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Family Social Work, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Home Care, Nursing, Patient Education, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Santa Cruz, CA

POSTED

1 day ago

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

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Santa Cruz

Position Overview:

Ideal candidate will have medical MSW experience, preferably in a Home Health environment.

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.

+ OR Masters of Social Services, MSS, degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

+ BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

+ DL-Valid Drivers License

+ AUTO-Automobile Insurance

+ Current PPD

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

+ 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 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.

+ 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

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

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

Pay Range is $47.18 to $63.49 / hour

_The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._

About the Company

Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1921

WEBSITE

https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/

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