Home Health Medical Social Worker
$53,000–$73,000 year
On-siteChristiansburg, Virginia, United States
Christiansburg, Virginia, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$53,000–$73,000 yearLicense Or CertificationHEALTHCARELarge
Part TimeLicense Or CertificationLargeHEALTHCARE
Job Summary
Assess patients' social and emotional states regarding illness, injury, and treatment adjustments. Evaluate relationships between medical needs, financial resources, and community assets to resolve recovery barriers. Provide direction and supervision of Social Worker Assistants while maintaining documentation for case conferences, visit reports, and progress notes. Communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary health team members to coordinate care and identify resolution strategies. Participate in care coordination activities as a resource for other health professionals.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice
- 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
- Proof of current CPR certification
- Experience with discharge planning needs, and obtaining community resources (housing, shelter, funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information and referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility)
- Knowledge of medications and their correct administration
- Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations
- Flexibility in work hours and travel locally
- Maintain current licensure certifications and meet mandatory continuing education requirements
- Must read, write and speak fluent English
- Required to be screened for TB
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