Medical Social Worker Home Health

NOTE: This a Per Diem Position

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified Medical Social Worker to join our team! The Social Worker/Social Work Associate/Associate Social Worker contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement.

Responsibilities

Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.

Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.

Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.

Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.

Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.

Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Qualifications

Graduate of a master’s or doctoral program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Minimum of one year’s experience in health care, home care experience preferred.

Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.