Clinical Social Worker (MSW or LCSW)

21st Century Home Health Services Inc.•Palo Alto, CA

151d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

21st Century Home Health Services is hiring a Clinical Social Worker to provide home health social work services across its Northern California service area. This field-based role requires visiting patients in their homes. Under the general direction of the Case Manager, the Social Worker assesses social and emotional factors related to patients’ illnesses and their medical and nursing needs at home; develops and implements plans for home social work services; and educates patients, family members, and caregivers. The position coordinates with home health staff and community resources to support integrated care. The clinician is assigned a primary location but may occasionally be asked to provide coverage outside that area due to vacancies, leaves of absence, increased patient census, or other client-care needs. Temporary reassignments may be necessary to support safe, high-quality patient care and organizational needs. The employer offers flexible weekly scheduling and professional-development support.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Driver license.
Automobile insurance.
Knowledge of local community resources.
Knowledge of individual development and human behavior as related to the effects of illness or injury, and of cultural influences on health care.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups.
Well-developed social work assessment and clinical skills, and time-management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive issues and conflict respectfully; plan, organize, and prioritize work; think critically; and solve problems or identify when to consult a supervisor.
Ability to work in a challenging environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Ability to maintain a positive and professional image and pursue self-directed learning for professional development or license requirements.
Ability to meet the employer’s core competencies for the position and area of specialty, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

LCSW license; supervision is provided to license-eligible Social Workers.
Knowledge of state and federal homecare regulatory guidelines.
One year of experience as an MSW in a health care setting.
Home health experience.

Responsibilities

Assess social and emotional factors related to patients’ illnesses and their medical and nursing requirements in the home.
Develop and implement plans for home social work services.
Educate patients, family members, and caregivers.
Coordinate with home health staff and community resources to support efficient integration of care.
Maintain required licensure and certifications.
Meet position and specialty-area core competencies at orientation and annually thereafter.
Plan, organize, and prioritize work; solve problems or consult a supervisor when appropriate.
Maintain professional working relationships with patients, families, interdisciplinary team members, staff, physicians, and community resources.
Provide occasional coverage outside the assigned primary location when needed for patient-care or staffing needs.