Social Worker

SOCIAL WORKER - HOME HEALTH - PART TIME - CONTRACT

Home Health Social Workers will:

• Develop and implement appropriate, individual treatment plans for both patients and caregivers, including but not limited to:
• Individual and/or group counseling
• Education
• Consultation services to the Care Team
• Risk Assessment/Crisis Intervention
• Directs case management issues, including but not limited to:
• Housing Issues
• Financial Issues
• Insurance Issues
• Safety Issues including, but not limited to: symptoms of abuse, neglect or exploitation; ability to live independently; decision-making capacity; any other issues warranting involvement of Adult Protective Services (APS)
• Psychiatric: Changes in mood, behavior, cognition/mental status; suicidal/homicidal ideation; substance use/misuse
• Caregiver Burden
• Identify the need to transfer to a higher level of care (e.g., Behavioral Health Services).
• Assists in coordinating discharge planning activities and processes.
• Assists in coordinating 24-hour care as indicated by the interdisciplinary team and/or the Care Team.
• Educates and counsels the participant and/or caregiver regarding care needs, options and other related problems.
• Advocates to others on behalf of the participant, and demonstrates accountability in resolving participant concerns or issues.

Requirements

• Master’s in Social Work from graduate school accredited by the Council of Social Work.
• One (1) to two (2) years post graduate social work experience in a health care setting. (home health or hospice preferred but not required)
• Must hold, in good standing, a license as a Medical Social Worker issued by the state in which you work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathetic, dependable, and self-motivated
• Familiarity with EMR systems
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation