Home Health Medical Social Worker

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule Part time Shift Day (United States of America) Address 37834 MEDICAL ARTS CT City ZEPHYRHILLS State Florida Postal Code 33541 Job Description Complies with all department policies, procedures, practices, and standards of care. Assists the physician and home health team in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health. Performs home assessments to evaluate potential social needs and conducts visits to implement a plan of social service assistance. Counsels patients and family members to develop attitudes and behaviors supportive of maximum health practices. Utilizes community agencies and alternative resources to assist patients and families in resolving unmet health care needs, financial, and environmental difficulties. Reports pertinent observations to the case manager/supervisor and attending physician. Participates in the team process through cooperative efforts with team members in developing the patient care plan and team conferences. Provides comprehensive, individualized care to assigned patients. Supervises BSW degree social worker(s) and co-signs patient documentation completed by BSW. Evaluates BSW(s) performance, abilities in care planning, and effectiveness by patients' response. Evaluates patients as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of medical social worker modalities, treatments and skills. [Required] Mental health counseling, services to the aged/ill. [Required] Broad base of available private and government resources. [Required] Problem solving abilities. [Required] Positive interpersonal communication skills. [Required] Team and customer service oriented. [Required] Basic computer skills required. [Required] Education Master's [Required] Field Of Study Social Work Work Experience 1+ year of social work experience in a health care setting [Required] 2+ years of home health social work experience [Preferred] Additional Information N/A Licenses And Certifications Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) [Required] Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Driver's License (DL) [Required] Auto Insurance (AL) [Required] Physical Requirements Physical Requirements - Pay Range $26.08 - $48.50 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr