Medical Social Worker For Home Health Visits

Medical Social Worker For Home Health Visits Pleasanton, California, United States Pay information not provided Apollo is recruiting for a Medical Social Worker to join our Home Healthcare Team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing quality home health visits to our patients in the comfort of their home. You will be joining a team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest level of care to our members. The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services. Responsibilities Assess the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicate findings to the registered nurse. Carry out social evaluations and plan interventions based on evaluation findings. Maintain clinical records for all patients referred to social work. Provide information and referral services for Apollo patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Provide information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies. Serve as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies. Maintain collaborative relationships with Apollo personnel to support patient care. Maintain and develop contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and Apollo personnel. Participate in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required. Assist physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems. Participate in in‑service education programs. Perform other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor. Requirements Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. May have a Master’s or doctoral degree in social work. Licensed as a licensed clinical social worker by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. Ability to travel to different patients’ homes. Discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information. Prior experience working in a home health setting is preferred, but not required. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Paid time off Short‑ and long‑term disability Financial budgeting resources Optional participation in the Obran Cooperative board and committees to help define future member benefits Participation in profit‑sharing Rates Apollo currently pays $95-$125 per visit and $30 per hour for in‑services, trainings, and orientations. EEO & Accommodations Obran is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Obran Careers at careers+View email address on click.appcast.io at least one week in advance of your interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr