Clinical Social Worker (MSW or LCSW)

Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or MSW) in the South Bay Full‑time All opportunities at 21HHS require being in the field visiting patients in their homes. Our Clinical Social Worker assists our patients and their families/caregivers by providing education and support as they cope with their recent diagnosis. Most of our patient focus is the geriatric population which requires an understanding of local community resources, long‑term/short‑term care planning to help improve their lives. Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Case Manager, assess social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, medical and nursing requirements in the home. Develop and implement a plan for home social work services, including education of patients, family members and care givers. Coordinate with other home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care. Handle sensitive issues and conflict with or among others; direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize, prioritize work, think critically to solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor. Deal with a challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities. Maintain a positive and professional image; demonstrate self‑directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements. Maintain all required licensure and certifications. Meet core competencies for position and area of specialty at orientation and annually thereafter. Qualifications Masters Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required. Basic Life Support Certification - BLS required. Driver License. LCSW License is highly preferred (Supervision provided to license‑eligible Social Workers). Automobile Insurance required. One year of experience as an MSW in a health‑care setting is strongly preferred. Home Health experience preferred. Knowledge of local community resources required. Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury; and of the influence of culture on health care. Knowledge of state and federal home‑care regulatory guidelines preferred. Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication. Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people. Ability to maintain harmonious constructive working relationships with internal and external customers (patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians and community resources). Well‑developed social work assessment and clinical skills as well as time‑management skills. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Travelers Insurance, HSA and 401 K with matching, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Pet Insurance and More! Flexible schedules: Create your own weekly work schedule. Reimbursements: Mileage, Parking, CPR, Continued Education Units. You will be assigned a primary location; however, you may occasionally be asked to provide coverage outside of that area. This may include supporting vacancies, leaves of absence, higher patient census, or other client care needs. While 21st Century Home Health makes every effort to maintain your primary territory, temporary reassignments may be necessary to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care and to meet the needs of our growing organization. 21st Century is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind, including but not limited to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr 21Hhs