Medical Social Worker

Medical Social Worker

Deaconess Home Health in Jasper, Indiana is hiring a Medical Social Worker on a per diem basis. This role offers an 8-hour day shift with mileage reimbursement and no after-hour on-call requirements.

As a Medical Social Worker, you will:

• Establish a care plan in accordance with the physician's plan of treatment.
• Provide crisis intervention as required.
• Assist the physician and other caregivers in understanding the significant social, emotional, and economic factors influencing the patient's ability to improve medically.
• Provide patient care education to patients and caregivers.
• Assist in making appropriate community referrals to gain access to additional resources as needed.
• Work with the patient's caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimum caring relationship between the patient and caregiver.
• Complete and submit all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

Job requirements include:

• Master's degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education. In Indiana, must also be certified under IC25-23.6-4-3.
• Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced.
• One year social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross and compliance with state requirements.

CommonSpirit Health at Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.