Medical Social Worker
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Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates
Ligonier, PA, US
Summary
Provide rehabilitative and supportive casework to help patients achieve optimal social and health adjustment while developing collaborative care plans. Facilitate access to community resources and address environmental challenges that hinder patients from maximizing their medical care benefits.
Job Description
Concordia at Bethlen is a faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement community located in historic Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Joining the Concordia family in 2023, Bethlen has a rich history of caring for the needs of others dating back to 1921. The service organization consists of 44 retirement living cottages, 72 personal care units and 96 skilled nursing units. We offer MANY healthcare careers – from nursing to operations support and everything in between – you will be surprised about how many opportunities you have to find a career you will love with Concordia at Bethlen!
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Medical Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients? Concordia Home Health of Bethlen is hiring a part-time Medical Social Workers to serve patients in Ligonier Valley and surrounding areas. Join our dynamic team and play a vital role in providing essential medical social services as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Why Should You Apply for the Medical Social Worker Position?
- Excellent Growth Opportunities: Advance your career in a supportive environment.
- Education Assistance Programs: We invest in your professional development.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy solid benefits to support your well-being.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with our generous retirement plan.
The Medical Social Worker needs to have:
- Master’s degree from a school of social work approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
- State licensure recommended.
- One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Reliable transportation for home visits, with a valid driver’s license and insurance as per personnel policies.
What you’ll do as a Medical Social Worker:
- Provide rehabilitative and supportive casework to help patients achieve optimal social and health adjustment.
- Assist patients and families in understanding and following medical recommendations.
- Develop care plans collaboratively with physicians, patients, families, and team members, adjusting as needed based on patient conditions.
- Facilitate access to community resources, acting as an intermediary when necessary.
- Address personal and environmental challenges that hinder patients from maximizing their medical care benefits, including counseling and assisting with admissions to care facilities.
- Supervise the treatment program of the social worker assistant, reviewing and co-signing clinical visit notes as appropriate.
This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule. If you're ready to join a team that values your skills and dedication, we encourage you to apply for the Medical Social Worker position at Concordia Home Health of Bethlen!
Concordia Home Health and Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. EOE
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Vacation/PTO
Paid Holidays
Competitive Wages
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.
Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.
For more than 140 years, Concordia Lutheran Ministries has been a place with a mission of caring, healing and comfort. A place where heartfelt Christian faith and a strong sense of service to others help us make a difference every day.
Take a look at what Concordia offers and you'll see what makes us different. The ministry entrusted to us enables us to do our best for those we serve. You can see it in our attractively maintained facilities, in the smiles on the faces of our staff and residents, and in the strong sense of community that makes Concordia just like a family.
As an organization deeply rooted in history and faith, we take pride in our professionalism and culture here at Concordia. Today, we are developing our legacy of faithful service to others, continually enhancing the continuum of care we provide. We're expanding our services to reach more people in need and we're offering an increasingly wide range of services to seniors and other age groups.
Concordia Lutheran Ministries is a CARF-CCAC-accredited Aging Services Network and recipient of the inaugural Pennsylvania Department of Aging Excellence in Quality Care Award. As one of the largest, most financially secure nonprofit senior care providers in the country, the organization serves over 40,000 people annually through home care and inpatient locations. Concordia offers a lifetime continuum of care that includes adult day services, home care, hospice, medical and rehabilitation services, memory support, personal care/assisted living, respite care, retirement living, skilled nursing, spiritual care and medical equipment.
The secret is simple: our highly qualified, dependable staff is absolutely committed to providing the utmost quality of care to every person we serve.
Founded
1881
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Cabot, PA
For more than 140 years, Concordia Lutheran Ministries has been a place with a mission of caring, healing and comfort. A place where heartfelt Christian faith and a strong sense of service to others help us make a difference every day.
Take a look at what Concordia offers and you'll see what makes us different. The ministry entrusted to us enables us to do our best for those we serve. You can see it in our attractively maintained facilities, in the smiles on the faces of our staff and residents, and in the strong sense of community that makes Concordia just like a family.
As an organization deeply rooted in history and faith, we take pride in our professionalism and culture here at Concordia. Today, we are developing our legacy of faithful service to others, continually enhancing the continuum of care we provide. We're expanding our services to reach more people in need and we're offering an increasingly wide range of services to seniors and other age groups.
Concordia Lutheran Ministries is a CARF-CCAC-accredited Aging Services Network and recipient of the inaugural Pennsylvania Department of Aging Excellence in Quality Care Award. As one of the largest, most financially secure nonprofit senior care providers in the country, the organization serves over 40,000 people annually through home care and inpatient locations. Concordia offers a lifetime continuum of care that includes adult day services, home care, hospice, medical and rehabilitation services, memory support, personal care/assisted living, respite care, retirement living, skilled nursing, spiritual care and medical equipment.
The secret is simple: our highly qualified, dependable staff is absolutely committed to providing the utmost quality of care to every person we serve.
Founded
1881
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Cabot, PA
