Medical Social Worker (2920) - SFDPH - (EXEMPT)

Under general supervision, the Medical Social Worker performs routine medical social work duties. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Evaluates social, emotional and physical needs of clients by applying social work theories Helps clients cope with the environmental and psychological issues of illness by explaining options and treatments as well as making appropriate referrals. Provides supportive counseling or crisis intervention to clients and/or their significant others, families, or friends or may provide referral services to therapists or mental health providers. Interviews clients, their families and significant others to obtain intake information; reviews financial status and screen eligibility for entitlement programs. Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams to treat and plan for the psychosocial and medical needs of patients by consulting with other providers and making referrals. Devises, develops and implements treatment plans as necessary. May make a diagnosis as part of a treatment plan. Conducts mandatory reporting activities by completing reports (CPS, APS, elder abuse, and domestic violence reports) in specific timeframes and completing appropriate documents. Prepares records to document case activity including pertinent statistical reports, chart notes, correspondence, and other agency forms to monitor and assess client's progress; Advocates on behalf of clients with agencies, medical practitioners and within the community. Conducts home visits when necessary to survey living situation of clients for accessibility and to determine the need for further services. Provides discharge planning and/or service coordination and linkage by analyzing client needs, coordinates with other members of treatment teams and refers clients to outside services and community agencies. Researches community resources, makes appropriate referrals and helps facilitate medical treatment and arranges follow-up care. The 2920 Medical Social Worker also performs other related duties as required. EDUCATION : Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE);  AND EXPERIENCE:  Six (6) months (1,000 hours) of social work experience in a health care setting. This experience may be gained from supervised field placement during the Master's in Social Work (MSW) program or from post-graduate social work experience. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. One-year fulltime employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Desirable Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in inpatient, outpatient, or home health based social work. The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring. VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review  SF Careers Employment Applications  for considerations taken when reviewing applications.   Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at  https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/ .  Note:  Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.  Additional information regarding Employ ... (truncated, view full listing at source)