Medical Social Worker

Medical Social Worker (MSW)Interim HealthCare, the nation’s first home care company, is excited to be looking for a Medical Social Worker to join our Hudson and surrounding area territory. It’s an opportunity to advocate for others in meaningful ways that improve their lives and bring strength amid their struggles. If that resonates with your heart, you are made for this!Our Medical Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits:$29 - $35 per hourMileage reimbursementBuild meaningful one-on-one relationships with your patientsFlexible assignments, autonomy, and work-life balance401(k) up to 4% - with immediate vestment!As a Medical Social Worker, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:Provide home-based social services to patients dealing with depression, anxiety, poor nutrition or a lack of resources that make managing their injury or disease difficultWork as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT, OT or SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and individual goalsMonitor a patient’s psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needsConduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goalsProvide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention and advocacyConsult with family and caregivers on patient’s plan of care and how to help them progressA few must-haves for Medical Social Workers:Master’s degree in Social Work and active MSW license in WisconsinMinimum of 1 year of social work experience, ideally in home healthcareCPR certificationKnowledge of state and federal home health regulationsStrong interpersonal skills, good communicator, empathetic, compassionate and resourcefulWhy Work for Interim HealthCare?Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Medical Social Workers (MSWs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates social workers, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of MSWs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the home-based, social services they provide.Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr