Home Health Medical Social Worker

Job Summary Medical Social Worker, reporting to the Clinical Manager, participates in interdisciplinary care provided to home health patients. The role involves evaluating and developing a personalized plan of care to meet the patient's emotional and social needs. The Medical Social Worker provides direction and supervision to the Social Worker Assistant and works within CenterWell Home Health's company-specific policies, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws, and regulations. Responsibilities Assess the patient's social and emotional state as it relates to their illness or injury, needs for care, and response to treatment. Evaluate relationships between medical and nursing needs in the home setting, financial resources, and available community resources. Obtain and utilize community resources to resolve issues that may impede the patient's recovery. Communicate with patients, family members, and associates in the organization. Provide ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to the treatment process, helping them cope with social and emotional responses. Participate in interdisciplinary care team activities, coordinate care, and act as a resource to other health team members for identifying and resolving patient needs. Evaluate the performance of the Social Work Assistant to ensure compliance with company, government, and professional standards. Maintain and submit required documentation, including case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports, progress notes, and collaboration with other health care disciplines. Qualifications Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice. 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. Experience with discharge planning and obtaining community resources (housing, shelter, funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information and referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility). Knowledge of medications and their correct administration. Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations. Flexibility in work hours and local travel. Maintain current licensure certifications and meet mandatory continuing education requirements. Must read, write, and speak fluent English. Compensation & Benefits Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Pay Range: $71,500 - $97,500 per year Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off (including holidays, parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and other opportunities. Additional Information TB Statement: This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. Screened for TB if selected. Driving Statement: Requires a valid state driver's license and personal vehicle liability insurance. Must maintain insurance in accordance with state minimum required limits or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event/$10,000 property damage, whichever is higher. 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 advance individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr CenterWell Home Health