SOCIAL WORKER

Are you a dedicated clinician passionate about providing exceptional care? Join our team at Adara Home Healthcare where we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier home health services. At Adara Home Healthcare, you'll not only make a difference in patients' lives but also enjoy a supportive work environment that values your personal well-being. Experience a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, allowing you to achieve the perfect home life balance. Be a part of a team that truly cares – for both our patients and our staff. Apply today and transform lives with us!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Medical Social Worker (MSW)

JOB SUMMARY :

A Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides social work services to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor. Services are furnished by a qualified social worker or by a qualified social work assistant under the supervision of a qualified social worker.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• A person who has a master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and has one-year experience in a health care setting,  or

• Has a baccalaureate degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other field related to social work, and has had at least one-year experience in a health care setting (functions as an assistant).

• Licensed by Colorado Division of Registrations.

• Three to five (3-5) years’ experience, preferred.

• One (1) year experience in home care, preferred.

• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.

• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

• Ability to work with individuals to enlist cooperation of many people to perform/achieve a common goal.

 

LINE OF AUTHORITY :  Reports to the Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor

 

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assists physician, or intermediate care provider, and other team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems.

• Participates in the development of the plan of care.

• Prepares clinical and progress notes.

• Works with the family.

• Participates in the coordination of Agency's services with the services of other community resources; uses community resources.

• Participates in discharge planning.

• Participates in in-services and/or continuing education programs.

• Acts as a consultant to other Agency personnel.

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies/procedures.

• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient information.

• Serves as a resource person to employees, patients, physicians and other allied healthcare providers.

• Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with physicians.

• Immediately reports any accident, incident, lost articles or unusual occurrence to Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor.

• Participates in staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.

• Maintains contact with community support groups and provides professional expertise as required

• Plans/coordinates social services within the Agency.

• Promotes community awareness of services provided.

• Participates in the development of the plan of care; ensures that the patient plan of care includes identified problems, interventions and goals

• Participates in community activities and facilitates community awareness and support.

• Provides psychosocial services in accordance with established standards.

• Evaluates quality of psychosocial services provided.

• Informs the RN of changes in the patient's condition and needs.

• Schedules patient visits as necessary according to patient needs and as physician orders.

• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.

• Attends staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.

• Completes documentation and paperwork in a timely manner as per Agency policy; prepares clinical and progress notes.

• Participates in peer review and QAPI activities as requested.

• Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.

• Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.

• Reports all incomplete work assignments to Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor.

• Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well groomed.

• Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.

• Maintains clean and neat work environment.

• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making.

• Maintains current CPR certification.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS :

Supervised by:                        Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor/Peer Social

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Compensation negotiable based on experience