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Job Description
About the Role
Join Covenant Health as a MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER I in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists patients/family/significant other with physical, emotional, and social concerns that arise during the hospital stay.
- Provides discharge planning services to patients needing this service on assigned units.
- Completes required documentation prerequisites for placement/authorizations prior to discharge.
- Completes initial assessment and continued documentation to obtain pertinent background/social/ financial data.
Requirements
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree (BSW) from accredited social work program OR Master’s degree (MSW) from accredited social work program.
- Minimum Experience: None Licensure Requirement: None.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join Covenant Health as a MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER I.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Covenant Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Empathy, Communication, Organization, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Patience, Interviewing, Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: This role provides professional social work services, including counseling and discharge planning, to designated patient populations on assigned hospital units. Responsibilities involve assisting patients and families with physical, emotional, and social concerns, completing necessary documentation,...
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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