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 response connected with treatment, and provides 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. 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 case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports, progress notes, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care. Qualifications & Required Skills / Experience Master’s or doctoral degree from a school of social work 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 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. Maintains good and regular attendance. Performs other related duties as assigned. Scheduled Weekly Hours 1 Pay Range $65,000 - $88,600 per year Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole‑person well‑being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident coverage. 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