Medical Social Worker, MSW

Job description

City/State Harrisonburg, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Medical Social Worker . This is a position that will be responsible for the provision of medical social work services to patients receiving care in the hospital. Education Master’s Degree – Social Work (Required) Certification/Licensure Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI within 90 days of hire (Required) Certified Case Manager (CCM) - Certification - Commission For Case Manager Certification (CCMC) within 1 year of hire (Required) Experience 1 year of case management experience (Required) 1 year of acute care experience (Required) Experience with discharge planning (Preferred) Duties/Responsibilities Collaborates with patients, families, healthcare team members, and community organizations, and using strong advocacy skills identifies needs and resources in the hospital and community. Develop and evaluates effective transition plans taking into consideration the client diagnosis, prognosis course of treatment, past and present services, short-term and long-term goals, provider options, and/or available health care benefits as appropriate to the continuum of care. . Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career • Medical, Dental, Vision plans • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave • Emergency Backup Care • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans • Life Insurance • 401k/403B with Employer Match • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development • Pet Insurance • Legal Resources Plan • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Sentara RMH Medical Center , a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community. Our Caring Workplace Environment •A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years •Free and convenient parking •Collaboration and shared governance •CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital •EAP – 24 x 7 Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.