Home Health Medical Social Worker-PRN
$65,000–$88,600 year
On-siteSan Angelo, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Assess patients' social and emotional states, medical needs, and available community resources to develop personalized care plans. Provide direction to Social Work Assistants, evaluate their performance, and maintain documentation including case conferences, visit reports, and progress notes. Communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and resolve recovery impediments. Participate in care coordination activities while ensuring compliance with company policies, healthcare standards, and governmental regulations. Maintain current licensure, CPR certification, and fluency in English.
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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