Home Health Social Worker
$65,000–$88,600 year
On-siteSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
EXPIREDSt. Louis, Missouri, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$65,000–$88,600 yearLicense Or CertificationSmall
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationSmall
Job Summary
Assess patients' social and emotional states, medical needs, and financial resources to develop personalized care plans. Provide direction to Social Worker Assistants, obtain community resources to resolve recovery barriers, and communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members. Evaluate Social Work Assistant performance and maintain documentation including case conferences, visit reports, and progress notes. Requires one year of healthcare social work experience, state licensure, valid driver's license, and CPR certification. Full-time role with flexible hours and local travel.
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.
- Screened for TB
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