Clinical Social Worker (MSW or LCSW)

21st Century Home Health Services•San Mateo, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

21st Century Home Health Services is hiring a Clinical Social Worker (MSW or LCSW) to provide home health social work services in the San Mateo/Palo Alto territory. The role requires fieldwork and visits to patients in their homes, primarily serving geriatric patients. The social worker helps patients and their families or caregivers cope with a recent diagnosis and connects them with community resources and care-planning support. Under the general direction of the Case Manager, the social worker assesses social and emotional factors related to a patient's illness and home medical and nursing needs. The role develops and implements a plan for home social work services, educates patients and their families or caregivers, and coordinates with home health staff and community resources to integrate care efficiently. The position is per diem, with a flexible schedule. A primary territory is assigned, though temporary coverage outside it may occasionally be required to support patient-care needs.

Requirements

Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Driver's license.
Automobile insurance.
Knowledge of local community resources.
Knowledge of individual development and human behavior as they relate to 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 of people.
Ability to maintain constructive working relationships with patients, families, interdisciplinary team members, administrative and management staff, physicians, and community resources.
Well-developed social work assessment and clinical skills, as well as time-management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive issues and conflict respectfully, plan and organize work, prioritize tasks, think critically, solve problems, and recognize when to consult a supervisor.
Ability to work in a challenging environment with time demands and occasionally conflicting priorities.
Ability to maintain required licensure and certifications.
Must meet the employer's core competencies for the position and specialty at orientation and annually.

Nice To Haves

LCSW license is highly preferred; supervision is provided to license-eligible social workers.
One year of experience as an MSW in a health care setting is strongly preferred.
Home health experience is preferred.
Knowledge of state and federal home-care regulatory guidelines is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess social and emotional factors related to patients' illnesses and their medical and nursing needs at 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 integrated care.
Maintain required licensure and certifications and meet role and specialty core competencies at orientation and annually.
Maintain a professional image and pursue self-directed learning to meet professional development or licensing requirements.
Occasionally provide coverage outside the assigned primary territory when needed for patient care.