Social Worker, Home Health

Become a Medical Social Worker with CenterWell Home Health and help patients with their emotional and social needs. Evaluate and develop personalized plans of care, supervise social work assistants, and participate in interdisciplinary care teams.

Requirements

• Masters or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Social Worker licensure in the state of practice; if required by state law or regulation.
• A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice.
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist with discharge planning needs, and to obtain community resources (housing, shelter, funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information and referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
• Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
• Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel and accident insurance