Social Worker, Home Health

Responsibilities Assesses the patient’s social and emotional state as it relates to his or her illness or injury, needs for care and his or her response to such treatment, and adjustments to care. Assesses any relationships of the patient’s medical and nursing needs in the home setting, financial resources, and available community resources. Provides any appropriate action to obtain available community resources to assist in resolving issues that may be impeding the patient’s recovery. Instructs patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional responses connected with ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to teaching. Assists the physician and other health team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health and participates in the development and periodic re‑evaluation of the physician’s Plan of Care for the patient. Observes, records, and reports changes in patients’ condition and response to treatment to the Clinical Manager and participates in the discharge planning process. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in care coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health team members in the identification and resolution of patient needs. Supervises, instructs and evaluates the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW) to assure that all medical social services are provided to patients in compliance with company, government, and professional standards. Maintains and submits documentation as required by the company and/or facility, including any case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports, progress notes, and confers with other health‑care disciplines in providing optimum patient care. Qualifications Master’s or doctoral degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Social Worker licensure in the state of practice; if required by state law or regulation. A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. Proof of current CPR certification. Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a health‑care setting, home health, and/or hospice. Knowledge of and the ability to assist with discharge planning needs, and to obtain community resources (housing, shelter, funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information and referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility). Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration. Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations. Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization. Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements. Has good and regular attendance. Performs other related duties as assigned. Schedule & Compensation Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Pay Range: $53,700 – $72,600 per year Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer a benefits package for limited‑term, variable schedule and per diem associates designed to support whole‑person well‑being, including paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and business travel and accident coverage. Company Overview CenterWell Home Health provides personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech‑language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers who collaborate to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain independence. Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr CenterWell Home Health