Social Worker Home Health Full Time
Company: CenterWell Home Health
Location: Meridian
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
DescriptionResponsibilitiesThe -Medical Social Worker
-participates in the interdisciplinary care provided to home health
patients. The Medical Social Worker functions to evaluate and
develop a plan of care personalized to fit the patient's emotional
and social needs. The Medical Social Worker provides direction and
supervision of the Social Worker Assistant as required and when
involved in the patient's plan of care. The Medical Social Worker
works within Kindred's company-specific policy and procedures,
applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws, and
regulations. Minimal supervision is requiredEssential
-Functions:
- Assesses the patient's social and emotional state as it relates
to his or her illness or injury, needs for care, and his or her
response to such treatment, and adjustments to care
- Assesses any relationships of the patient's medical and nursing
needs in the home setting, financial resources, and available
community resources
- Provides any appropriate action to obtain available community
resources to assist in resolving issues that may be impeding the
patient's recovery
- Instructs patients and families in treating and coping with
social and emotional response connected with Provides ongoing
assessment of patient and family needs and responses to
teaching
- Assists the physician and other health team members in
understanding the significant social and emotional factors related
to the patient's health Participates in the development and
periodic re-evaluation of the physician's Plan of Care for the
patient.
- Observes, records, and reports changes in patients' condition
and response to treatment to the Clinical Manager and the
Participates in the discharge planning process
- Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in
care coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health
team members in the identification and resolution of patient
needs
- Supervises instructs and evaluates the performance of the
Social Work Assistant (BSW) to assure that all medical social
services are provided to patients in compliance with Company,
government, and professional standardsRequired Skills/Required
Experience
- Master's or doctoral degree from a school of social work
accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Social Worker licensure in the state of practice if required by
state law or regulation
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable
transportation.
- Proof of current CPR
- Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a
health care setting, home health, and/or hospice
- Knowledge of and the ability to assist with discharge planning
needs, and to obtain community resources (housing, shelter,
funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information and
referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and
eligibility.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal
skills.
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
- Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set
priorities, and function under stressful situations.
- Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their
family members and at all levels of the organization.
- Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory
continuing education requirements.
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- This role requires full COVID-19 vaccinationTogether, we can
raise the bar on home healthcareCenterWell--- Home Health (formerly
Kindred at Home), is one of the nation's leading providers of home
care, with an incredible team of compassionate clinicians who
deliver high-quality, specialty care to patients. Many of our
clinicians live in the same neighborhoods they serve - providing
the much-needed care to people in their community.As a company, we
strive to lead by example and show employees the same compassion
and care we expect them to show patients. We provide employees the
resources, stability, and job flexibility they truly deserve. We
help them fulfill their personal and professional goals while
enjoying industry-leading benefits, competitive salaries,
opportunities for career and professional growth, and a healthy
work/life balance.Part of Humana's Home Solution businessCenterWell
Home Health cares for nearly 80,000 patients every day in over 350
locations, across 38 states. As part of Humana Inc., we create
experiences that put patients at the center, working in
collaboration with healthcare providers to bring multidisciplinary
care directly to the comfort and safety of home. The result is
easy, comprehensive and personalized care that helps patients lead
healthier, happier lives.Caring for people who care for our
patientsExperience has shown us that supporting and nurturing
employees helps them become the best version of themselves and more
compassionate, committed home health professionals. That's why
CenterWell Home Health never stops working to improve the employee
experience. Our people are our greatest resource, and we are
committed to creating an environment they enjoy stepping into every
day.World-class employee benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- 50% matching 401(k) contributions up to 6%
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Advanced Continuing Education (CE) accredited training - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - -Scheduled Weekly Hours40
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