Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Social Worker provides direct case management services to participants. The primary role of the MSW is to assist participants and their family/caregivers to cope with the social and emotional issues and practical arrangements related to maintaining their independence. With support from the Social Work Lead, the MSW serves as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary team (IDT) providing assessments, coordination, treatment planning, information and referral to community resources and other social work services to meet the complex needs of participants and their families.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Practices and Case Management

• Utilize independent judgement and discretion to provide case management to a panel of participants.

• Conduct initial and routine psychosocial assessments on new and existing participants in order to develop, implement and update individualized care plans and interventions.

• Partner with caregivers and support system to develop care plan and deliver services.

• Identify risks and other psychosocial problems.

• Identify service needs of each participant; advocate, refer, coordinate and follow up in a timely fashion.

• Provide individual counseling.

• Facilitate family conferences.

• Reach out to the larger community to meet participants' specific needs.

• Assess needs and complete discharge planning when a participant dis-enrolls.

• Facilitate participant and/or caregiver groups and participate in special events such as weekend caregiver workshops.

QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities):

• Graduate of an accredited college with a Master's of Social Work degree.

• Minimum one-year experience with the frail or elderly.

• Experience or ability in working with a diverse population.

• Experience working within the framework of an interdisciplinary team.

• Good interpersonal skills including ability to work cooperatively on an interdisciplinary team.

• Highly organized, able to prioritize tasks and conduct thorough follow-up.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Computer literate and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Bilingual ability may be required for specific assignments.

• Experience with electronic health record system (preferred).

• Minimum one-year post MSW experience (preferred).

• Minimum one-year case management experience (preferred).

• Minimum one-year health care related experience (preferred)

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

"Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Amergis will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records"