Home Health Medical Social Worker-PRN
$53,700–$72,600 year
On-siteGreensboro, North Carolina, United States
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 barriers to recovery. Direct and supervise Social Worker Assistants in patient care plans while maintaining compliance with company policies and government standards. Communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and resolve needs. Submit required documentation including case conferences, visit reports, and progress notes. Maintain current licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with auto insurance.
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
- Reliable transportation
- Proof of current CPR certification
- Experience with discharge planning needs
- Experience with 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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