Medical Social Worker

Amazing Care home health is currently hiring a PRN Medical Social Worker to join our team.

We are looking for coverage in the SLC/UT County Areas

Amazing Care Home Health is a Nationally Accredited Home Health and Home Care Agency. As both a medical and non-medical home care provider, we offer coordinated services that enhance the quality of life for those in need of home health care.

Our mantra is simple, yet powerful: Let compassion and quality of service lead the way.

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Master's degree program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. May have a master's or doctoral degree in social work.
• Minimum of one year's experience in health care.
• Experience in 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.

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment and communicates findings to the case manager.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Provides information and referral services for agency patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with agency personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient
• Participates in agency training programs
• Participates in the development of the plan of care and case conferences as required.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor