Medical Social Worker (MSW) jobs in Springfield, OR

Hourly Base Rate: $32.48 - $47.65

Shift: Day Shift w/ rotation if needed

Hours Per Week: 40 hours

Date Posted: 1/8/2024

Job Summary: The Medical Social Worker coordinates the care and services of patients with identified need for intervention across the continuum of care. The Medical acts as a liaison between patient, family, healthcare team and outside community agencies. Develops, facilitates and executes comprehensive plan of care based on ongoing assessments. Specializes in the care coordination of patients with complex psycho-social issues.

Education/Licensing: Masters degree in Social Work.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience: Experience in medical social work and/or gerontology desired. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of internal external customers. This includes, but is not limited to: medical staff, patients and families, clinical personnel, support and technical staff, outside agencies and member of the community. Ability to establish rapport quickly with diverse patient populations and to maintain professionally ethical standards in all patient/family interactions. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations as they pertain to medical and welfare fields. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to work independently; exercise good time management skills. Proficiency in assessing, planning and coordinating patient care. Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment. Computer skills; including proficiently in word processing.

Education

• Masters or better in Social Work