Clinical Social Worker (MSW or LCSW): Home Health

21st Century Home Health Services•Ione, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker (MSW or LCSW) provides home health social work services to patients in their homes. Under the general direction of the Case Manager, the Social Worker assesses social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness and medical and nursing needs in the home. The role develops and implements a plan for home social work services, including educating patients, family members, and caregivers, and coordinates with home health staff and community resources to support integrated care. This field-based role requires visits to patients in their homes. 21st Century Home Health Services describes its model as providing clinicians with tools, resources, structure, and support, and emphasizes collaboration, patient outcomes, employee satisfaction, open communication, and professional development. Flexible schedules allow employees to create their own weekly work schedule. The listed salary is $80,000–$90,000 per year.

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 it relates to the effects of illness or injury, and of the influence of culture 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, clerical 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; direct and reinforce staff efforts; plan, organize, and prioritize work; think critically; solve problems or identify when to consult a supervisor; and work amid time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Maintain all required licensure and certifications.

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 preferred.
Knowledge of state and federal homecare regulatory guidelines preferred.

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 and meet position and specialty core competencies at orientation and annually.
Maintain a positive and professional image and pursue self-directed learning to meet professional development and license requirements.