MSW - Home Health (PRN)

Join Alivia Care @ Home - Where Compassion Meets Independence.

At Alivia Care @ Home, we're committed to delivering high-quality, personalized home healthcare and companion services that empower adults across Florida to live safely and independently-wherever they call home. Our mission is to support the dignity, health, and well-being of every patient, while our vision ensures care that adapts to each individual's needs, helping them and their caregivers live the best life possible at every stage.

Position Summary

The Master's Level Social Worker (MSW) provides social work services to home health patients and their families. Counsels and provides support for patients' psychosocial needs during illness and treatment. Advises family members about additional services for Alivia Home Health and Alivia Care, Inc. and makes referrals. Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and assists with the development of a holistic treatment plan.


PRN as needed. Competitive visit rates and mileage reimbursement

Service area: Duval, St. John's, Clay and Nassau counties, FL.


Essential Functions

• Demonstrates support for the agency mission statement and philosophy to promote quality, efficient, comprehensive, compassionate, and effective patient care
• Responsible for assessing the psychosocial status, establishing, monitoring, and delivering care as it relates to meeting the psychosocial needs of the patient as directed by the physician's plan of care.
• Assist the physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse and other members of the health team in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health problems.
• Responsible for the provision of social work services including short-term individual counseling, community resource planning, and crises intervention.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan
• Maintain regular attendance at and participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings, communicate patient changes, and collaborate with team members in care planning decisions and coordination
• Provide ongoing support, counseling, and education to patients and family regarding a variety of issues. Help the patient and caregiver to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations and provide services planned to restore the patient to optimum social and health adjustment; Assist patients and caregivers with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.
• Act as a facilitator for meetings with patient, family, caregivers, and community agencies to clarify or problem solves issues, including a plan of care. Mediate discussions between all parties.
• Attend and actively participate in a variety of organizational meetings related to patient care, daily operations, in-services, and community agency meetings.
• Act as a resource to other team members regarding the social, emotional, and ethical factors related to health problems.
• Complete all documentation according to Alivia Home Health documentation requirements.
• Act only within the scope of his or her authority to practice. May not provide clinical counseling unless licensed to do so.
• Follow all Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Protect privacy and maintain the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about employees, patients, and families.
• Practices standard precautions.
• Maintain a safe working environment, following Alivia Home Health safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in and support Quality Improvement initiatives
• Participate in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
• Maintain professional affiliations, required certifications, and continuing education requirements.

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Strong communication skills with ability to listen
• Ability to communicate and articulate Alivia Home Health services and benefits to medical professionals in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work autonomously yet support the needs of Alivia Home Health and your fellow team members
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of home health care regulations and procedures
• Excellent communication skills and highly engaged team member
• Works will in a team comprised of a variety of backgrounds and educational levels
• Possess good time management, problem-solving, and high-level work ethic

Experience

• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting required

License / Certification

• Current driver's license and dependable insured automobile
• Current CPR certification
• Level II ACHA background screening

Education

• Master's degree in Social Work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, required

Other Requirements

• Current TB testing and immunizations/declination for Hepatitis B and Flu

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. However, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, is acceptable.

This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions required of employees in this position. The organization reserves the right to modify or amend the duties of the position or to require that additional tasks be performed as organizational needs change. This description does not constitute a contract of employment, and employment with the organization is at-will, meaning either the employee or the organization may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

ADA Statement / Disclaimer

Alivia Care, Inc., including all of its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities and the ability to perform the essential functions of a position. If you require an accommodation to complete the application process, interview, or perform the essential functions of a role, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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Where applicable, and as required by law, employment with Alivia Care may be contingent upon successful completion of a background screening initiated by the organization through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information about the Clearinghouse, including positions that require screening, can be found here:

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