Medical Social Worker

Job description

Position Title: Medical Social Worker

Req ID: 67603BR

School or Unit: University Health Services

Description: Position Description

Assists HUHS patients and their families in coordinating medical, social, emotional, insurance, and vocational issues related to injury or illness. Conducts psychosocial assessments, either in-person or telephonically, in order to develop a comprehensive out-patient care plan that guides work with patient. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, support staff, community agencies, and other health care professionals to implement safe, effective, and timely patient care. Communicates with treating clinicians on areas of concerns and provides clinical updates to clinicians on a regular basis. Provides timely and appropriate documentation in patient's electronic medical record. Participates in assuring that HUHS is in the forefront of applying Case Management principles. Participates in achieving the goal of cost effective, high quality, continuous care to patients; communicates effectively with clinicians, patients, and team leader to achieve this goal. Utilizes team leader as appropriate for clinical consultation and to apprise of legal, ethical, risk issues that may affect the patient, family, or health services.


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibilities of an active caseload, including following patients throughout the continuum of care.

• Educates patients/families about health insurance processes and when appropriate benefits. Directs patients/families where to learn more about health insurance benefits.

• Educates patients/families/caregivers as to trajectory of certain disease processes and level of support/care needed throughout disease process.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent work experience required

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience


Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate Excel skills

• ExcelleAbility to work independently and as part of a team.

• Familiar with care needs of medically complex young adult, adult, and geriatric populations.


Working Conditions

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with current Massachusetts license

Department Office Location: USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code: W0157P HLT Social Worker III

Job Function: Health Care



Work Format: On-Site

Sub Unit: ------------

Salary Grade: 057

Department: Care Coordination

Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status: Part-time

Pre-Employment Screening: Criminal, Education, Identity

Schedule: This position offers flexibility in work hours, allowing you to choose between a 24-hour or 27-hour work week based on your preference.

Commitment to Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging: Harvard University Health Services is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all employees feel valued and have a sense of belonging. These principles are integral to our work and are at the core of who we are. We actively seek applicants with demonstrated commitment and/or experience promoting and fostering a working and learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, respect, and embrace individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, abilities, beliefs, and values.



EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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