Medical Social Worker MSW in Home Health

If you are interested in joining a diverse and supportive team environment for your home health career journey, this is the right place for you to expand your professional horizon! You will be able to plan your schedule throughout the week. The competitive salary rate is a great source of income in the Bay Area. All your non-commute mileage will be reimbursed. Medical records are electronically filed online with great incentive bonuses.

We are looking to hire immediately.

1. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
2. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as need in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.

3. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.

4. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

5. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

6. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

7. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.

8. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.

9. Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.

10. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.

11. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Requirements

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 2 – 20 per week

Benefits

Pay: $45.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan