Home Health Medical Social Worker

home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
• Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school 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

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS
• INS - Automobile Insurance (not required for Sutter Care Mgmt Population Health)
• DL-Valid Drivers License (not required for Sutter Care Mgmt Population Health)
• BLS-Basic Life Support (not required for Sutter Care Mgmt Population Health)

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Must have well developed social work assessment and clinical skills as well as time management skills.
• Knowledge of local community resources.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Job Shift:
Days

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift Hours:
8

Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

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 $42.91 to $57.93 / 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.