Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW Home Health

PruittHealth • Bluffton, SC

13d • Remote

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is seeking a Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW) for their Home Health Services in Beaufort County. This is a per diem position. The role involves providing medical social services to patients and their families in their homes, focusing on their psychosocial, financial, social, medical, and emotional well-being. The position offers a "New Pay Per Point Model" with top industry pay, where compensation is tied to the effort and time spent on visits. PruittHealth emphasizes a supportive and caring environment for its employees, referred to as "partners."

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
• One (1) year of experience in medical social work.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted professional license in state of practice.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients within the accepted standards of practice for industry and profession.
• Complete psychosocial history and assessment to evaluate social service needs of patients.
• Develop an initial plan of care in consultation with the RN, RN Clinical Manager, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Locate and obtain resources necessary to the financial, social, medical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Provide counseling to patient/caregivers to assist in coping with significant changes in the patient’s condition.
• Maintain clinical record to meet federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
• Inform the physician, RN, RN Clinical Manager, and other members of the Interdisciplinary team of current patient condition, outcomes, response to counseling and/or treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition or needs.
• Complete and submit required documentation within guidelines established by agency.
• Document all services and interactions in the medical record.
• Assist the patient and family in developing long term planning related to declining independence and/or health status.
• Assist the patient and family in developing an appropriate discharge plan.
• Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

Benefits

• top-of-market pay structures with unlimited income potential
• progressive benefit plan
• mileage reimbursement
• opportunity for career growth
• additional pay incentives
• flexible schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level