Home Health and Hospice Social Worker
The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.
Responsibilities
· 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.
· Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
· Provides information and referral services for Organization 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 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.
· 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 Director of Nursing /Supervisor.
Requirements
· Graduate of a bachelor's or master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
· Minimum of one year's experience in health care.
· Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners AZBBHE licensure preferred.
· MSW preferred.
· Experience in a home health or hospice 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.
Work schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Day shift
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Mileage reimbursement