Home Health Medical Social Worker MSW

Pathwell Health • Martinsburg, WV

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About The Position

Pathwell Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Master of Social Work (MSW) professional for a part-time or PRN home health position serving Winchester, Frederick, Clarke, and Warren. The Social Worker provides social work services to patients and families and ensures adequate, timely patient coverage.

The role assesses patients’ psychosocial status and home circumstances, communicates findings to the registered nurse and interdisciplinary team, and provides counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, and practical support. The Social Worker contributes to individualized care and discharge planning, maintains clinical records and community resource relationships, supports patient care through collaboration, and participates in quality improvement and in-service education activities. Duties may also include other tasks delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related major, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting; home health experience is preferred.
• Valid LMSW or LCSW license.
• Driver’s license, car insurance, and car registration.
• Competency providing culturally sensitive support to people from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups.
• Experience and competency working in a home or facility setting.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, remain flexible, and prioritize workload.
• Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Home health experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families or caregivers in relation to the patient’s medical condition and environment, and communicate findings to the registered nurse and interdisciplinary group.
• Assess the patient’s identified residence and provide assistance when it is unsafe or another plan is needed.
• Conduct social evaluations covering family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, suicide risk, neglect, and abuse; plan interventions based on findings.
• Counsel patients and families or caregivers regarding stress and other coping difficulties, and provide crisis intervention and direct counseling as needed.
• Assess and inform the interdisciplinary group about cultural needs, including communication, family roles, space, traditions, and taboos.
• Maintain clinical records for patients referred to social work.
• Provide information and referral services concerning practical and environmental needs to patients and families or caregivers.
• Provide information to patients, families or caregivers, and community agencies; serve as a liaison between patients and families or caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel and develop contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.
• Participate in developing individualized plans of care with patients and families.
• Help physicians and other team members understand social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
• Participate in in-service education programs as directed.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Perform other duties delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time