Maxim Healthcare Services is looking for Medical Social Workers to provide medically necessary intervention, in accordance with physician's orders, to patients who have social or emotional problems. The patient’s social or emotional problems are expected to be an impediment to the effective treatment of the patient's medical condition and/or rate of recovery.

　　Responsibilities

　　Provides medically necessary social work intervention in accordance with physician's orders.

　　Assesses patient's psychosocial needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies interventions to meet the established patient goals.

　　Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.

　　Facilitates patient referrals to community agencies when appropriate.

　　Provides financial counseling when necessary to achieve the treatment goals established by the multidisciplinary.

　　Assists patient/family/caregivers in planning for present and future psychosocial needs as related to the patient's current status and prognosis including terminal illness.

　　Adheres to all Maxim policies and procedures while providing services to patients.

　　Adheres to all Maxim expectations with regards to preparation and submission of required paperwork.

　　Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes in patient status to physician and appropriate multidisciplinary team members.

　　May be asked to participate in Multi-disciplinary Patient Care Conference, PI Committees, Professional Advisory Board and Maxim in-services programs.

　　Other Medical Social Workers duties as assigned

　　Qualifications

　　Master of Social Work degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred.

　　Minimum of one year of Medical Social Work experience in a health care environment in the last two years preferred.

　　Current Health Certificate (if applicable)

　　Current PPD or Chest X-ray

　　Reliable transportation.

　　Successful completion of Maxim screening test with a score of 80% or greater.

　　Must meet all of Maxim's pre-employment screening requirements

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, 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 Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing 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.