Home Health Medical Social Worker MSW Contingent
About The Position
Classic Home Care, a nurse-owned and operated skilled home health agency, is seeking a motivated and compassionate Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join their team as a home health / home care MSW. This contingent position is perfect for a quick learner who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The role involves providing social work services in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment, assisting the team in understanding social and emotional factors related to patient care, and assessing and reassessing social and emotional factors to help patients and families cope with daily living problems. The MSW will counsel patients and families, utilize community and family resources for long-term plans, and develop care plans with the case manager, physician, patient, and family to address difficulties that may interfere with health and wellness. Accurate and timely patient care progress records must be maintained.
Requirements
- Active Michigan Medical Social Worker (MSW) license
- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
Nice To Haves
- Home health care experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides social work services in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
- Assists the physician and other home health team members in understanding the significance of social and emotional factors related to the patient’s care.
- Assesses and reassesses social and emotional factors to help the patient and family cope with daily living problems and to help them follow medical recommendations to maximize the patient’s health condition.
- Counsel patients and families concerning the facilitation of the medical plan of treatment.
- Recognizes and utilizes community and family resources to assist the patient in long-term plans for life in the community or to learn to live within the patient’s disability.
- Develops the care plan with the case manager, physician, patient, 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 patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness, and according to policies.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Mileage reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
