Home Health Medical Social Worker-PRN
$71,500–$97,500 year
On-siteTowson, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Assess patients' social and emotional states and relationships regarding medical needs, financial resources, and community resources in the home setting. Develop personalized plans of care for emotional and social needs while providing direction and supervision to Social Worker Assistants. Obtain community resources to resolve issues impeding recovery and communicate with patients, families, and organizational associates. Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination, evaluate Social Work Assistant performance, and maintain documentation including case conferences, visit reports, and progress notes.
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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