Home Health Medical Social Worker-PRN
$65,000–$88,600 year
On-sitePortage, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Assess patients' social and emotional states, medical needs, and financial resources to develop personalized care plans. Provide direction to Social Worker Assistants and obtain community resources to resolve barriers to recovery. Communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members while evaluating assistant performance and maintaining required documentation. Participate in care coordination activities and ensure compliance with company policies, governmental laws, and professional standards. Requires one year of healthcare social work experience, state licensure, valid driver's license, and CPR certification.
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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