Medical Social Worker

STGi

1 month ago

United StatesSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join STGi as a Medical Social Worker in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide services at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

provide social work services under the direction of the CBOC Primary Care Physician, Psychiatrist, Nurse Pra.

Provide social work service based on physician's orders to meet the needs (physical, mental, and emotional).

Provide initial social work assessment for adult/ geriatric Primary Care and/or Psychiatric patients.

Benefits & Compensation

risk screening: identify Veterans at high risk for homelessness, suicide, frequent hospitalizations, inability to care for themselves.

Provide mandatory reporting activities including Child Protective Services (CPS), Adult Protective Services (APS) and Elder Abuse.

Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assist during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures as applicable.

Maintain documentation and case records consistent with VA and clinical standards.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join STGi as a Medical Social Worker.

Key Skills

Social Work AssessmentPsychosocial AssessmentCrisis InterventionGrief CounselingEnd-of-Life SupportCase ManagementCare CoordinationDischarge PlanningAdvocacyMedical TerminologyTreatment PlanningSuicide Risk ScreeningMandatory ReportingCPRDocumentationComputer Maneuverability

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution, with preferred experience working with mental health patients and in Medical Social Work. Required competencies include knowledge of social service principles, crisis dynamics, ability to react swiftly in emergencies, and proficiency in electronic documentation and basic computer skills.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker at STGi a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at STGi 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.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work Assessment, Psychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Grief Counseling, End-of-Life Support, Case Management, Care Coordination, Discharge Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Medical Social Worker provides direct social work services to patients under the direction of medical staff, conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments to address physical, mental, and emotional needs. Key duties include connecting patients to necessary resources, providing crisis interve...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match, Generous PTO policy. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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