Medical Case Worker
いりょうけーすわーかー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A professional who provides consultation support to patients and families in medical institutions such as hospitals and clinics, and handles post-discharge life support and coordination with social resources.
Description
Medical Case Workers (Medical Social Workers) are professionals who support the psychological and social concerns of patients and families, as well as post-discharge life challenges, in hospitals, clinics, and home medical care settings. Through interviews, they assess patients' living situations and needs, and coordinate and introduce social resources such as caregiving service providers, welfare facilities, and community comprehensive support centers. They develop discharge plans in line with treatment policies, collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other professions to support patients' social reintegration. They also provide economic support, family interviews, and assistance with system applications, acting as members of multidisciplinary teams.
Future Outlook
With the progress of aging society and the promotion of community-based integrated care systems, the demand for medical case workers will increase further in the future.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Empathetic / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Clinic Part-time / Community Comprehensive Support Center / Home Visits / Hospital Full-time
Career Path
New Medical Case Worker → Senior Medical Case Worker → Consultation Support Room Director → Medical Social Worker Manager → Expert MSW
Required Skills
Coordination with Related Organizations / Discharge Support Planning / Interview Skills / Social Resource Coordination
Recommended Skills
Crisis Intervention / Family Support Techniques / Medical Welfare System Knowledge / Rights Advocacy
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to communicate with patients and families to accurately elicit their needs. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to meticulously plan and coordinate discharge plans and support plans. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to find optimal solutions to complex life challenges is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because tolerance for psychological burdens associated with patients' and families' distress is required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because support is provided in collaboration with doctors, nurses, and other professions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical and quantitative analysis is not particularly needed. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves interviews and clerical work with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
- Psychiatric Social Worker
Aliases
- Hospital Social Worker
- MSW
- Medical Social Worker
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Consultation Support Specialist
- Psychiatric Social Worker
- Visiting Nurse