Home Health Social Worker (LCSW)

Home Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker PRN (looking for one 8 hour day shift/week) Lafayette Territory Elara Caring provides high-quality home health care services to over 60,000 patients, delivering compassionate care at home. The Home Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) supports patients and families by addressing psychosocial, emotional, financial, and environmental factors that impact health and recovery. Why Join the Elara Caring Mission? Collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team environment Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in home-based patient care Competitive compensation and benefits package Opportunities for career advancement in home health and healthcare leadership Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits Work that supports patient advocacy, care coordination, and community resource connection Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate patients’ emotional, social, financial, and environmental needs. Complete the initial social work evaluation and ongoing reassessments for home health patients. Collaborate with registered nurses, physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care. Identify and address social determinants of health that may impact patient outcomes. Assist with care coordination, discharge planning, and patient advocacy. Connect patients and families with community resources, support services, and financial assistance programs. Provide patient and family counseling, education, and crisis intervention when appropriate. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the home health Plan of Care. Ensure documentation meets Medicare, regulatory, and agency compliance standards. Communicate significant findings or safety concerns to the care team and appropriate leadership. Promote patient safety, independence, and quality of life within the home environment. Qualifications Master’s Degree (MSW) or Doctorate in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program Current State Social Worker License – LCSW required 1+ year of healthcare social work experience (home health, hospice, hospital, or medical setting preferred) Experience with psychosocial assessments, care planning, and patient counseling Knowledge of Medicare guidelines, home health regulations, and interdisciplinary care coordination Strong communication, documentation, and patient advocacy skillsAbility to work independently in a field-based healthcare role Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance Willingness to travel within the service area (approximately 50% travel) Ability to lift, push, pull, or support up to 50 pounds when assisting patients or equipment Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Applications, hiring, and promotion are based on qualifications, ability, and experience, and not on race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay & Benefit Information Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at EVerify Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elara Caring