The Medical Social Worker should have advanced knowledge on understanding of disease entities and process and their psychosocial impact on patients and families. The Medical Social Worker should be ...
The Medical Social Worker should have advanced knowledge on understanding of disease entities and process and their psychosocial impact on patients and families. The Medical Social Worker should be ...
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Medical Social Worker
Cheyenne, WY · On-site
Overview Saratoga Medical is looking to hire a Medical Social Worker to work on Warren Air Force Base located near Cheyenne, Wyoming. Responsibilities * Degree: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
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Las Vegas, NV · On-site
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... medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC ... Must possess a valid State of Nevada License as a Social Worker. Additional Position Requirements ...
Medical Social Worker
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$28.43 - $44.08/hr
... medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC ... Must possess a valid State of Nevada License as a Social Worker. Additional Position Requirements ...
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Dallas, TX · On-site
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The Home Health Team is looking for Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Health. Below are the details of the position. About Us The Home Health Team is one of the largest privately owned Medicare ...
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Medical Social Worker (MSW)
Dallas, TX · On-site
$75/hr
The Home Health Team is looking for Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Health. Below are the details of the position. About Us The Home Health Team is one of the largest privately owned Medicare ...
Medical Social Worker (MSW)
Dallas, TX · On-site
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Medical Social Worker (MSW)
Dallas, TX · On-site
$75/hr
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Medical Social Worker
Ligonier, PA · On-site
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Medical Social Worker
Chipley, FL · On-site
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Medical Social Worker
Chipley, FL · On-site
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The Medical Social Worker is responsible for carrying out care coordination of the assigned patient population during the episode of care to ensure safe and effective outcomes across the continuum of ...
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The Medical Social Worker is responsible for carrying out care coordination of the assigned patient population during the episode of care to ensure safe and effective outcomes across the continuum of ...
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The Medical Social Worker is responsible for carrying out care coordination of the assigned patient population during the episode of care to ensure safe and effective outcomes across the continuum of ...
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The Medical Social Worker is responsible for carrying out care coordination of the assigned patient population during the episode of care to ensure safe and effective outcomes across the continuum of ...
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Medical Social Worker
Somerset, NJ · On-site
$60 - $70/hr
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Medical Social Worker
Somerset, NJ · On-site
$60 - $70/hr
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The Medical Social Worker is responsible for carrying out care coordination of the assigned patient population during the episode of care to ensure safe and effective outcomes across the continuum of ...
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The Medical Social Worker is responsible for carrying out care coordination of the assigned patient population during the episode of care to ensure safe and effective outcomes across the continuum of ...
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The Medical Social Worker is responsible for carrying out care coordination of the assigned patient population during the episode of care to ensure safe and effective outcomes across the continuum of ...
New
The Medical Social Worker is responsible for carrying out care coordination of the assigned patient population during the episode of care to ensure safe and effective outcomes across the continuum of ...
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Medical Social Worker
Athens, TN · On-site
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Medical Social Worker
Athens, TN · On-site
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Medical Social Worker
Lima, OH · On-site
$23.51 - $26.44/hr
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Medical Social Worker
Lima, OH · On-site
$23.51 - $26.44/hr
The Medical Social Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services at Equitas Health and identifying and assisting HIV+ persons needing case management services throughout ...
Medical Social Worker
Lima, OH · On-site
$23.51 - $26.44/hr
The Medical Social Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services at Equitas Health and identifying and assisting HIV+ persons needing case management services throughout ...
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Medical Social Worker
Lima, OH · On-site
$23.51 - $26.44/hr
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Lexington, MA · Remote
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Lexington, MA · Remote
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Port Saint Lucie, FL · On-site
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Medical Social Worker
Port Saint Lucie, FL · On-site
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Medical Social Worker
Chicago, IL · On-site
$30.46 - $45.69/hr
Medical Social Worker * Location: [Chicago, IL * Full Time: 40 hours/week * Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30a-5:00p with rotating weekends, and i winter and 1 summer holiday coverage required A Brief ...
Medical Social Worker
Chicago, IL · On-site
$30.46 - $45.69/hr
Medical Social Worker * Location: [Chicago, IL * Full Time: 40 hours/week * Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30a-5:00p with rotating weekends, and i winter and 1 summer holiday coverage required A Brief ...
Medical Social Worker
Greensburg, PA · On-site
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Medical Social Worker
Greensburg, PA · On-site
Medical Social Worker Status: Part Time Shift: Weekdays, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM, 20 hours week. Flexible days and hours. On-call 1 weekend per month. Department: Redstone @ Home What does ...
Medical Social Worker
$30.46 - $45.69/hr
Medical Social Worker * Location: [Chicago, IL * Full Time: 40 hours/week * Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30a-5:00p with rotating weekends, and i winter and 1 summer holiday coverage required A Brief ...
Medical Social Worker
$30.46 - $45.69/hr
Medical Social Worker * Location: [Chicago, IL * Full Time: 40 hours/week * Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30a-5:00p with rotating weekends, and i winter and 1 summer holiday coverage required A Brief ...
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$21.39 - $25.13
9% of jobs
$28.35 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$25.13 - $28.87
19% of jobs
$28.87 - $32.60
16% of jobs
The median wage is $34.33 / hr.
$32.60 - $36.34
14% of jobs
$36.34 - $40.08
10% of jobs
$40.08 - $43.82
7% of jobs
$44.13 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$43.82 - $47.55
6% of jobs
$47.55 - $51.29
10% of jobs
$51.29 - $55.03
5% of jobs
$55.03 - $58.76
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$58.76 - $62.50
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$38
$62
How much do medical worker jobs pay per hour?
What are some common challenges medical workers face when collaborating with multidisciplinary teams?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical worker, and why are they important?
What is the difference between Medical Worker vs Nurse?
| Aspect | Medical Worker | Nurse |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Varies; often includes basic healthcare training or certification | Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification |
| Work Environment | Hospitals, clinics, community health settings | Hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Healthcare facilities, government agencies, clinics | Hospitals, outpatient centers, nursing homes |
| Common Search & Comparison | Often searched alongside healthcare support roles | Compared for patient care responsibilities and licensing |
Medical Workers serve in various healthcare support roles with diverse training levels, while nurses are licensed professionals providing direct patient care. The main difference lies in credentials, scope of practice, and responsibilities within healthcare settings.
What is a medical worker?

Job description
The Medical Social Worker should have advanced knowledge on understanding of disease entities and process and their psychosocial impact on patients and families. The Medical Social Worker should be emotionally and physically able to tolerate work in the case of catastrophic illnesses, traumatic injuries, and medical anomalies. The Medical Social Worker should possess advanced knowledge and understanding of medical technology and medical treatment modalities.
Responsibilities:Â
- Provides psychosocial assessments of patient/families to secure significant data, presents psychosocial evaluations to the interdisciplinary team and participates in decisions and planning for treatment and aftercare.
- Provides psychosocial counseling to patients and families through individual, group and/or family modalities with minimal supervision regarding the impact and adjustment to illness, injury, compliance to treatment plan, crisis intervention, bereavement, quality of life, substance abuse, abuse and neglect, and resources.
- Coordinates, upon referral, the discharge planning function in collaboration with the team members.
- Represents the Hospital on community committees; acts as a liaison and coordinator between community and Hospital programs.
- Participates in and contributes to formal inter-disciplinary rounds and conferences.
- Provides in-services to Hospital staff and community organizations on selected topics.
- Supervises and orients social work students, and new social work staff.
- Completes all required documentation.
- Participates in continuing education.
- Represents Social Work on Hospital committees.
- Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement programs as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Qualifictions/Requirements:
Experience:
- Two years post-graduate experience in a medical, mental health or human services setting as a member of a multi-disciplinary team preferred but not required.
Education: Â
- Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited Graduate School of Social Work.
Licenses / Certifications:
- New York State Social Work License required.
Other:Â
- If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
- Must possess advanced understanding of personality development, ego functions, defense mechanisms, transference and counter-transference phenomena.
- Must possess advanced ability in crisis intervention techniques, and in conducting interviews and interventions with complex and problematic clients to obtain social and medical information necessary to independently make a diagnostic and treatment plan.
- Must possess demonstrated experience in one or more of the therapeutic treatment modalities, i.e. individual, family, group or couples therapy, and with cases that present the more difficult treatment issues.
- Must possess excellent oral and written skills, basic computer skills and has the ability to function independently with minimal selective use of consultation.
About Westchester Medical Center
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Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Valhalla, NY, US
Year founded
1917