Home Health Medical Social Worker
$65,000–$88,600 year
On-siteGoldsboro, North Carolina, United States
Goldsboro, North Carolina, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$65,000–$88,600 yearLicense Or CertificationLarge
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Job Summary
Assess patients' social and emotional states, medical needs, and financial resources in the home setting to develop personalized plans of care. Provide direction to Social Work Assistants and evaluate their performance to ensure compliance with company and professional standards. Obtain community resources to resolve issues impeding recovery and maintain documentation for case conferences and visit reports. Communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members while participating in care coordination activities.
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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