CommUnityCare

Medical Social Worker

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER (David Powell Health Center: a HIV/AIDS specialty practice)

Job Number:MSW-001
EEOC Category: Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
Pay Grade: 10

JOB PURPOSE
Under general direction, provides appropriate intervention (including counseling), complete psychosocial assessments, discharge planning and information and referral.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Medical Social Services Supervisor
Directs: Non-supervisory

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Collects information from clients and significant others to assess psychosocial, emotional and medical/financial needs relevant to the medical case management plan

Provides information and referrals to service providers based on client needs assessment

Accurately completes designated forms, agency reports and other written documentation within time limits defined upon assignment

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of treatment plans, conducting counseling in both single and group settings, and collaboration with other healthcare providers regarding treatment plans.
Skill in clear and effective communication, writing and executing treatment plans, and seeking appropriate referrals as need for patients
Ability to improve the health of patients utilizing all available resources

While performing the duties of this job, the employee constantly is required to:
Grasping, handle, feel, lift up to 10 lbs., listen, see, sit, talk

The employee frequently is required to:
Reach, stand, walk

The employee occasionally is required to:
Pull, push, stoop

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) plus minimum two years experience in a field related to counseling individuals in crisis/trauma situations

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION
Current Social Worker License (LMSW)

PREFERENCES Knowledge in working with HIV population; Provide short and long term counseling to patients who are HIV positive; Interview patients and complete psychosocial assessments; Spanish speaking preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The person performing this job will be exposed to: Confined work space, airborne pathogens, noise, keeping others safe

Additional Requirments / Information

Welcome to CommUnityCare

In March 2009, the Community Health Centers, formerly a department of the City of Austin, became CommUnityCare, a new not-for-profit 501(c) (3) corporation. As the Community Health Centers we delivered health care services in Austin and Travis County since 1970. We are proud of our past history of service to the community and look forward to continuing to provide great care. Our vision as CommUnityCare is to increase access to care and to expand our range of services.

CommUnityCare operates 18 health center locations offering comprehensive primary care services for the entire family including pediatrics, behavioral health services, and dental care.

Our medical offices are Federally Qualified Health Centers which means we have met strict guidelines established by the federal Bureau of Primary Health Care. We are proud to have earned this designation which allows us to offer a vital safety net to those who have trouble accessing basic primary care and preventative health services. To learn more about the population we serve, please go to Appointments and click on Eligibility.

Our Promise to You

The physicians and staff at CommUnityCare are committed to providing quality care in a friendly, caring and efficient environment. We believe all patients have a right to have their cultural, psychological, spiritual, and personal values, beliefs and preferences respected. We are committed to service excellence. This means our staff receives customer service training and we measure patient satisfaction on an ongoing basis.

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