Home Health Medical Social Worker-PRN
$53,700–$72,600 year
On-siteSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Assess patients' social and emotional states and relationships regarding medical needs, financial resources, and community resources. Develop personalized plans of care and provide direction to Social Work Assistants. Communicate with patients, families, and organizational associates while participating in interdisciplinary care coordination. Evaluate Social Work Assistant performance to ensure compliance with standards and maintain documentation including case conferences, visit reports, and progress notes. Obtain community resources to resolve issues impeding recovery and confer with other healthcare disciplines.
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
- TB screening
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