Home Health Medical Social Worker

Optimal Care - Evergreen•Bingham Farms, MI

7d•$70,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

Optimal Care is growing and proactively building our talent pipeline for future opportunities. While this role may not be immediately available, we invite you to submit your resume to this posting. A member of our Recruiting team will reach out to discuss opportunities with you. Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day. As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day. We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Requirements

Master's Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work education.
Licensed as a social worker in the state in which practicing
Minimum of 1 year experience in social work, preferably in a home care agency, hospital, outpatient clinic, rehabilitation center or mental health program.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care primarily to the adult and geriatric populations.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Able to assess data reflecting the client's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client's requirements relative to their age-specific needs
Demonstrates computer skills sufficient to use the electronic medical record effectively.
Valid Driver's License
Current Auto Insurance
Reliable Transportation

Nice To Haves

Home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides social work services in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
Accepts only clients referred by the client care manager.
Assists the physician and other members of the home health/hospice team to understand the significance of social and emotional factors related to the client’s care. The goal is to teach and promote a healthy lifestyle and psychosocial wellness for eventual patient & caregiver independence, utilizing agency materials as appropriate.
Assesses and reassesses social and emotional factors in order to help the client and family to cope with problems in daily living and to help them follow medical recommendations to maximize the client’s health condition.
Counsels clients and families concerning the facilitation of the medical plan of treatment.
Recognizes and utilizes community and family resources to assist the client in long-term plans for life in the community or to learn to live within the client’s disability.
Develops the plan of care with the case manager, physician, client and family to deal with personal, financial and environmental difficulties that may interfere with the health and wellness continuum. Sets appropriate goals for the patient. Participates in discharge planning.
Develops, prepares and maintains individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies.
Keeps abreast of social work trends and knowledge. Participates in in-service program.
Coordinates the total plan of care and maintains continuity of client care by liaising with other health professionals. Attends client care conferences. Initiates client care conferences for complex and/or multidisciplinary clients when needed or helpful to ensure good coordination of care.
Participates in the agency’s quality improvement program.
Cooperates with appropriate staff to provide staff education when requested and arranged by the client care manager.
Demonstrates a desire to set and meet objectives and to find increasingly efficient ways to perform tasks.
Completes work, care and documentation with accuracy and within agency time frames.
Requires minimal supervision and is self-directed.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule
Mileage Reimbursement
High Compensation for Clinical Excellence
Comprehensive Benefit Package (including company paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance)
401K Company Contribution
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
Company paid Short Term Disability
Company paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Mileage Reimbursement
Company Vehicle Program for field roles
Pet Insurance
ID and Fraud Protection