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MED SOCIAL WORKER Job

Date: Jan 24, 2012

Location: INDEPENDENCE, OH, US

MED SOCIAL WORKER

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Hospital: Cleveland Clinic Home Care
Facility: CLEVELAND CLINIC HOME CARE SERVICES
Department: MEDICAL CARE AT HOME
Job Code: T2406H
Pay Grade: T24
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Hours: 8a - 5p
Job Details: - Masters Degree Required
- $100,000/300,000 auto insurance coverage
- CPR (we ONLY accept AHA's Health Care Provider card)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
- Valid OH Driver's License
- 2 years clinical experience required

GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides medical social services to assigned patients including assessment and intervention in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Maintains timely communications with others involved in the care of the patient. Assists primary nurses and therapists in problem resolution and facilitates patient/caregiver referrals to appropriate community resources. Participates as a member of a patient-focused interdisciplinary care team.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Graduate of an accredited school of social work; Master's degree

Requires knowledge of psycho-social assessment and techniques.

Thorough knowledge of how to access community resources, how to interpret the impact of legislative and health policy changes on the individual's access to care.

Must be able to travel to patient's home.

Must be able to read, write and communicate with patients.

Must be able to work in settings with infectious diseases.

Must present a professional appearance at all times.

Required Length and Type of Experience

Two years clinical experience as a licensed medical social worker in an acute setting.

Experience and competence in multidisciplinary discharge planning.

Required Licensure, Certification or Registry

Current Ohio licensure as a licensed independent social worker (LISW)

Current CPR certification

Valid Ohio Driver's license.

Current auto insurance $100,000/$300,000 coverage.

CMSW

Category: Allied Health


Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
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