Home Health Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Southern Fairfield County, CT

Job Description

Job Description

RVNAhealth is seeking a compassionate, experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our Home Health team. This field-based position provides psychosocial support, counseling, care coordination, and advocacy to patients and families receiving skilled home health services in their homes or facilities throughout Southern Fairfield County in Connecticut including Norwalk, Westport, Darien, Stamford, Greenwich, and surrounding communities.

As an integral member of our interdisciplinary Home Health team, you will help patients navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges that accompany illness, promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life while supporting safe care in the home.

Full-Time | 30 Hours per Week

Position Summary

The Home Health Clinical Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, community resource coordination, and ongoing support for patients and their families. Working under the physician-approved plan of care and in collaboration with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, the LCSW develops individualized interventions that address the social, emotional, financial, and environmental factors affecting patient health and well-being.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who values autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and the ability to make a lasting impact within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and ongoing reassessments of patients and families.
• Provide short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support for patients and caregivers.
• Assist patients and families in understanding diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and available resources.
• Identify psychosocial, emotional, financial, and environmental barriers to care and develop appropriate interventions.
• Advocate for patients and families while promoting their goals, independence, and overall well-being.
• Coordinate referrals and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies and support services.
• Facilitate discussions related to care planning, advance care planning, and goals of care when appropriate.
• Provide counseling and support related to serious illness, loss, grief, and end-of-life concerns.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation within the electronic medical record in accordance with agency standards.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, peer consultations, and continuing education programs.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, agency policies, infection prevention standards, and all regulatory requirements.
• Support RVNAhealth's mission by providing compassionate, high-quality care in patients' homes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Current Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
• Minimum of five years of post-master's social work experience.
• At least one year of healthcare experience required ; home health experience preferred.
• Experience conducting psychosocial assessments, care planning, and family counseling.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse patient populations.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and point-of-care documentation.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area in all weather conditions.

Why Join RVNAhealth?

RVNAhealth is a nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families throughout our community. With services spanning home health, hospice, rehabilitation, wellness, and community health programs, we are committed to improving lives through compassionate care, innovation, and excellence.

Benefits:

RVNAhealth offers eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; 403(b) retirement savings; paid time off and holidays; employer-paid life and disability insurance; wellness and employee assistance programs; tuition reimbursement; professional development opportunities; and additional voluntary benefits. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan terms.

Compensation:

The pay range listed represents RVNAhealth's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications.

RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.