Social Worker - 248080 Job at Medix™, Baltimore, MD

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  • Medix™
  • Baltimore, MD

Job Description

As a key member of the care team, you will provide direct psychological, social, and practical support to a defined caseload of patients and families. Responsibilities include conducting social work assessments, identifying needs, setting goals, and implementing care plans. You will coordinate referrals to external agencies and ensure continuity of care, working in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

  • Assessment and Care Planning: Conducting psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs and developing individualized care plans to address them.
  • Counseling and Support: Providing emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention to help patients and families cope with the emotional and social impact of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
  • Resource Coordination: Connecting families with essential resources, such as financial assistance programs, community support services, transportation, and lodging. This also includes assisting with insurance and disability applications.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care. They also serve as a consultant on psychosocial issues to other staff
  • Advocacy: Acting as an advocate for patients and families, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are heard within the healthcare system.
  • Discharge Planning: Identifying complex discharge needs and helping to arrange for appropriate post-treatment care
  • Education and Group Facilitation: Leading support groups and educational workshops to help patients and families navigate the challenges of cancer. They also educate patients and their families about their illness, treatment, and coping mechanisms.

Schedule/Shift

  • Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm

Job Tags

Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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