Medical Social Worker at Intersect Consortium

The medical social worker is a qualified, licensed, professional person who provides medical social services to patients working together with a medical team all reporting to the Clinical Lead.  The successful candidate will work closely with patient and patient’s support systems in understanding patient’s conditions and treatment. The expectations include;

• Collaborate with members of the mental health multidisciplinary team in assessing patient’s need and develop an individualized treatment plan.
• Helps patient and family develop healthy coping systems.
• Advocate for patients to resolve conflicts
• Intervene in crisis situations to assist patients
• Provide emotional support to patient and family caregivers.
• Interview patients to gather information about their background, peculiar needs and monitor progress.

Job Requirements include but not limited to;

• Bachelors in Social work and an Masters in Medical Social Work
• 1-3 years of experience in a medical facility (hospital, clinic, rehabilitation center, etc.)
• Maintain highest levels of professionalism, ethics and well organized
• Be passionate and empathetic
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to take care of clients with different personalities.
• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.
• Ability to assess patient conditions and work with treatment plans.