Job Description
Job Title: Medical Social Worker
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Position Overview:
Pride Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medical Social Worker to join our healthcare team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This is a 13-week contract position, offering a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM). It’s an excellent opportunity for social workers looking to make an impact in a healthcare setting, providing support to patients and their families in a hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide counseling services to patients and families facing medical challenges.
- Assist in discharge planning and connect patients with community resources and support services.
- Advocate for patient rights and ensure they receive appropriate care, services, and benefits.
- Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system, including insurance and financial assistance resources.
- Document patient interactions and interventions in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families during times of illness, hospitalization, or crisis.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure holistic care for patients.
Qualifications:
- Education : Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
- Experience : Previous experience in medical social work or hospital settings is preferred.
- Licensure : Current state licensure as a Licensed Medical Social Worker required.
- Skills : Strong communication, assessment, and crisis intervention skills.
- Certifications : BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Other Requirements : Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Benefits:
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Shift work, Monday to Friday,