Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - PRN

JOB SUMMARY

The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

• 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.
  • Providing services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
  • 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 teams 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.
  • Supervises, as directed, any Social Worker Assistants (SWA’s).
  • Participating in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
  • Other duties as delegated by the Director of Nursing /Supervisor.
  • Follow written and oral instructions
  • Maintain patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
  • Must comply with all training requirement

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (Preferred)
• Minimum of one year social work experience in health care setting. *If no bachelor’s degree, you must have a minimum of two years of appropriate experience as a social work assistant, and achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
• Minimum of one year's social work experience in health care setting (Preferred)
• Experience in a home health care (Preferred)
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.