Medical Social Worker

Home Health Medical Social Worker (MSW)Discover a new lane in social work that brings hope to patients enduring difficult health issues. As a Home Health MSW for Interim HealthCare®, you'll visit patients and families in their homes and connect them to the resources, counseling and support they need to rise above their challenges and live their best.Interim HealthCare®, the nation's first home care company, is looking for Home Health MSWs to join our team. It's an opportunity to advocate for others in meaningful ways that improve their lives and bring strength amid their struggles. If that resonates with your heart, you are made for this!Our Home Health Medical Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits:$50-$70 per Visit plus Mileage paid1:1 social worker-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomesFlexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balanceOnline training, growth and ability to earn CEUsTuition discounts through Rasmussen UniversityPart time with 401K matching, sick time accruedAs a Home Health Medical Social Worker, here's a big-picture view of what you'll do:Provide home-based social services to patients dealing with depression, anxiety, poor nutrition or a lack of resources that make managing their injury or disease difficultWork as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT, OT or SLP, focused on the patient's plan of care and individual goalsMonitor a patient's psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needsConduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goalsProvide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention and advocacyConsult with family and caregivers on patient's plan of care and how to help them progressA few must-haves for Home Health Medical Social Workers:Master's degree in Social Work and active MSW license in MassachusettsMinimum of one years of social work experience, ideally in home healthcareCPR certificationKnowledge of state and federal home health regulationsStrong interpersonal skills, good communicator, empathetic, compassionate and resourcefulWhy Work for Interim HealthCare?Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation's first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Medical Social Workers (MSWs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates social workers, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of MSWs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the home-based, social services they provide.Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.