Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Health

Benefits Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts 401(k) plan with generous company match Critical illness benefit Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Pay range: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling. Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems. Prepares clinical notes on all patients referred to social work. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Provides education to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies. Serves as liaison between patients or 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 patient and organization personnel. Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required. Participates in discharge planning. JOB REQUIREMENTS Must have a master’s or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Minimum of one year’s social work experience in a health care setting. Experience in a home health care 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. ABOUT THE COMPANY Seaport Scripps Home Health is a subsidiary of the Pennant Group network with 300+ locations throughout the country. EEO STATEMENT We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Deercreekseniorliving