Home Health & Hospice Social Worker
About The Position
Health Care Connectors is a leading home healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to ensure each patient receives personalized care that promotes healing, independence, and overall well-being. We are committed to supporting our clinicians with the resources, flexibility, and professional environment needed to deliver exceptional care to the communities we serve. At Health Care Connectors, we are committed to creating a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding work environment where employees can grow and make a meaningful impact. When you join our team, you will: Work in a supportive and collaborative clinical environment, Deliver meaningful one-on-one care to patients in their homes, Be part of a growing and innovative home healthcare organization, Have opportunities for professional growth and continued learning, Make a direct impact on patient outcomes and quality of life. We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Social Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with hospice, home health, dementia care, and developmental disabilities, and more. The Social Worker will be responsible for providing care and support to patients and their families, as well as conducting research and developing systems to improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work or related field
- Experience working with adults and elderly populations
- Driver's license and car insurance
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- LCSW or LMSW License
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with hospice, home health, dementia care, and developmental disabilities
Responsibilities
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's medical condition and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group
- Conducts assessments of patients' needs and develop care plans
- Provides individual and group counseling to patients and their families
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for patients
- Provides information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs
- Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies
- Serves as a liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies
- Develops systems to improve patient outcomes
- Conducts research to identify best practices in social work
- Provides education and training to staff on social work topics
- Maintains accurate records of patient care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
