​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 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.

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 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.

Benefits Include:

• 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