Medical Social Worker (MSW)
Charter Healthcare - Scottsdale, AZ
Hiring: Medical Social Worker (MSW) Company: Charter Healthcare Location: Scottsdale, AZ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 14:50:12 Target Skills & Keywords : BLS About the job Required Skills: •Performs patient psychosocial assessments to augment existing services and contributes to the plan of treatment. •Reports changes in the patient’s conditions and needs to the RN Case Manager or Director of Patient Care Services. •Completes psychosocial assessments and collaborates with patients, families, and care givers to identify needs and implemental plan. •Observes for safety hazards in the patient’s and organization’s environments and takes appropriate steps to reduce or eliminate them. •Assists the physician and other members of the health team in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's terminal illness. •Lead and oversee contributing to the development and implementation of the patient’s specific plan of care which assist patients, families, and caregivers in coping and/or restoring social, emotional, and financial factors which have been affected by the medical condition. •Provides counseling on disease acceptance and understanding and assesses when patient would be appropriate for other programs. •Delivers psychodynamic interventions, crisis intervention, grief/bereavement counseling, problem solving, stress reduction and developing health coping strategies. Qualifications: •Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) preferred but not required. •Current Basic Life Support license (BLS). •Core Competencies: Knowledge of psychosocial theories and use of psychosocial treatment techniques. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates positive communication skills in interacting with other members of the team. Comprehensive knowledge of counseling and referral services involving home care patients. •Other: Valid driver's license, and auto insurance. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!