Medical Social Worker

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"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a
difference in your life."

Position:  Medical Social Worker

NHC HomeCare Athens is looking for a Medical Social Worker to join our team. The
Medical Social Worker supervises and provides for the evaluation of the social
and emotional needs of the patient related to their medical condition, and
provides counseling, etc. based on this evaluation.

Qualifications - ALL states

1. Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education.
2. One year social work experience in a health care setting is required.

PLUS state-specific requirements

Tennessee specific

* a. Current state certification as a certified master social worker (CMSW as
provided in T. C. A. §63-23-102.), OR
b. Current license as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Position Highlights

* Provides and accurately documents direct social services to patients planned
to restore the patient to optimum social and health adjustment; including:

• Assesses social and emotional factors, to minimize impact on the patient’s

• Helps the patients and caregivers to understand, accept, and follow medical

• Assists patients and caregivers with personal and environmental difficulties

• Identifies resources, such as caregivers and community agencies, to assist

• Assists the providers and home care team members in understanding the

• Participates in the development of the plan of care.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the
delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care
services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of
all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary
approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge... innovation and
improvement... teamwork and collaboration... and honesty and integrity. All
NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients,
but to the well-being of the communities we serve. 

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's
values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us
at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-athens/
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We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.