Licensed Medical Social Worker - LMSW

Tender Care Home Health & Hospice•El Paso, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Social Worker assists the physician and other team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems. At Tender Care, you’ll have the chance to work in an environment that values your contributions, nurtures your professional growth, and empowers you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We offer a supportive and family-oriented culture.

Requirements

Must demonstrate basic knowledge of all job duties in the Medical Social Worker description.
Must have the ability to follow instructions from the physician, DON/Agency Supervisor and other professional staff.
Ability to communicate effectively with managers, patients, families and co-workers.
Must have effective means of transportation, which will enable employee to make visits to patients’ homes if needed.
Must be able to assess safety of home situations for self, patients, and other staff members, including physical and psychological dangers.
Must have the ability to effectively cope with patients, families and all others with varying backgrounds, socioeconomic conditions, and value judgments.
Skills include the ability to use cognizant approach to problem solving in delivering patient care with considerations being given to the patient’s past experience, finances and other resources.
Skills are needed to assess both physical and psychological needs of patients and institute the appropriate nursing intervention.
Must possess ingenuity to handle medical and situational emergencies.
Maintains confidentiality of information relating to patient. Will discuss only those aspects necessary to care and treatment of patient with those directly involved in the patient’s care.
Must be able to work alone without usual support systems immediately available in acute care settings.
Must have the ability to deal with abrupt schedule changes and to maintain objectivity in coping with the stress of working with acute, chronic and terminally ill patients.
Complies with the Homecare Agency dress code, projects a professional attitude toward self, patients, and other staff members, and follows department public relation policies regarding outside speaking and professional affiliations, clearing all such requests through Homecare Agency.
A Master’s degree in Social Work
Current license in the state of practice (if required)
One-year social work experience in a health care setting

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Medicare program and participation in community agency activities preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the physician and other team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems.
Assesses psychosocial situation of patient/caregivers referred to the Homecare Agency.
Assists them to understand and follow the medical recommendations made by the Homecare Agency team in order to restore the patient to the optimum social and health adjustment within the patient’s capacity.
Carries out social evaluations and participates in the development of the plan of care.
Provides information and referral services for Agency patients and families regarding practical and environmental needs.
Provides information to patients and families on financial assistance programs and resources.
Assists the patient and family with personal and environmental difficulties which pre-dispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.
Serves as liaison between patients or families and community agencies.
Maintains collaborative relationships with Homecare Agency staff to support patient care.
Maintains and develops contact with public and private agencies as resources for patients and staff.
Uses state hotline appropriately in crisis situations.
Works with patient families as needed to provide the best care for the patient.
Utilizes appropriate community resources.
Participates in discharge planning.
Participates in education programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage with generous employer contribution after waiting period.
Company-paid life insurance policy for added peace of mind.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions after waiting period.
Company Vehicle or mileage reimbursement, based on availability.
Company-provided cell phone and tablet for work-related communication and charting.
Uniforms (scrubs)
Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and paid holidays
Access to free CEU credit courses for continuing education and professional development.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Gym membership discounts
Career advancement opportunities within a supportive, locally owned organization.