Home Health Medical Social Worker-Per Diem

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Masters License Required

The Medical Social Worker, under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, plays a vital role in the interdisciplinary care provided to patients receiving home health services. Your primary responsibility will be to assess and create a tailored care plan that addresses the emotional and social needs of each patient. Additionally, you will oversee the Social Worker Assistant involved in the patient's care plan. Adherence to our organization's policies, healthcare standards, and relevant laws and regulations is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate the patient's emotional and social condition in relation to their illness or injury, including their care needs and responses to treatment.
• Examine the interplay between the patient's medical and nursing requirements at home, their financial situation, and available community resources.
• Take appropriate actions to access community resources that can assist in overcoming barriers to the patient's recovery.
• Engage in communication with patients, their families, and colleagues within the organization.
• Continuously assess the needs of patients and families, helping them understand the treatment process and cope with emotional and social challenges.
• Collaborate as part of the interdisciplinary care team, contributing to care coordination and serving as a resource for identifying and addressing patient needs.
• Monitor the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW) to ensure compliance with company, governmental, and professional standards in delivering medical social services.
• Maintain and submit required documentation, including case conferences, patient and physician contacts, visit reports, and progress notes, while collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a healthcare environment, including home health or hospice settings.
• Licensure as a Social Worker in the state of practice, as mandated by state regulations.
• A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and dependable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in discharge planning and accessing community resources (housing, shelter, funeral services, legal assistance, state/federal financial programs, etc.).
• Knowledge of medications and their proper administration.
• Proven ability to organize tasks, create action plans, prioritize effectively, and perform under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel locally.
• Maintain current licensure and fulfill mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Additional Information

TB Screening: This position involves direct patient interaction and is part of our Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected, you will need to undergo TB screening.

Driving Requirements: This role is included in our driver safety program, necessitating a valid state driver's license and personal vehicle liability insurance. You must maintain insurance that meets or exceeds your state's minimum requirements, or $25,000 for bodily injury per person, $25,000 for bodily injury per event, and $10,000 for property damage, whichever is higher.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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Compensation

The salary range provided below represents a good faith estimate of the starting base pay for full-time employment (40 hours per week) at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on geographic location and individual qualifications, including skills, experience, education, and certifications.

$65,000 - $88,600 per year

Benefits Overview

Our organization offers a range of benefits designed to support the overall well-being of our associates, including:

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel and accident coverage

About Us

We specialize in delivering personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from various health challenges. Our dedicated teams consist of nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers, all collaborating to help patients regain their independence and improve their quality of life.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our organization is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We actively promote affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disabilities or protected veteran status, basing all employment decisions solely on valid job requirements. This policy applies to all employment actions, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, and compensation.