Social Worker, Home Health

The Medical Social Worker participates in the interdisciplinary care provided to home health patients, evaluating and developing a plan of care personalized to fit the patient’s emotional and social needs. The Medical Social Worker assesses the patient’s social and emotional state, provides direction and supervision of the Social Worker Assistant, and instructs patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional response connected with their illness or injury.

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.
• 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.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance