PRN Licensed Clinical Social Worker MSW LCSW

Job Details Licensed Clinical Social Worker for NHC Home Care Merritt Island Pay: $40 - $47 per regular visit Pay is based on experience. "A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life." Position: Medical Social Worker NHC HomeCare Merritt Island is looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our team. The Clinical Social Worker supervises and provides evaluation of the patient’s social and emotional needs related to their medical condition, and provides counseling based on this evaluation. Qualifications – All States Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. One year social work experience in a health care setting is required. State‑Specific Requirements (Florida) To provide clinical counseling to patients or caregivers, the social worker must have a current state license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), pursuant to Chapter 491, F.S. Position Highlights Provides and accurately documents direct social services to patients aimed at restoring patient to optimum social and health adjustment. Assesses social and emotional factors to minimize impact on patient’s health and ability to cope with problems of daily living. Helps patients and caregivers understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations. Assists patients and caregivers with personal and environmental difficulties that predispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Identifies resources, such as caregivers and community agencies, to assist the patient in resuming life in the community, including discharge planning. Assists providers and home care team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems. Participates in the development of the plan of care. NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr