PRN Social Worker LMSW LCSWA LCSW Home Health

PruittHealth • Burnsville, NC

15h

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring a Licensed Medical Social Worker to provide medical social services to home health patients and their families in their place of residence. Special consideration is given to applicants who live in or can commute to Yancey or Mitchell County, North Carolina. The role uses a pay-per-point compensation model, with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort and compensation tied to the work performed, including time spent outside visits.

Clinicians have access to a progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, career-growth opportunities, additional pay incentives, flexible schedules, and a team environment. The position requires a master's degree in social work, at least one year of medical social work experience, a valid unrestricted professional license in the state of practice, a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance, and current CPR certification.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
• At least one year of experience in medical social work.
• Valid and unrestricted professional license in the state of practice.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Living in or being commutable to Yancey or Mitchell County, North Carolina, is given special consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within accepted industry and professional standards of practice.
• Complete psychosocial histories and assessments to evaluate patients’ social service needs.
• Develop an initial plan of care in consultation with the RN, RN Clinical Manager, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Locate and obtain resources that support patients’ financial, social, medical, and emotional well-being.
• Counsel patients and caregivers to help them cope with significant changes in the patient’s condition.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
• Inform the physician, RN, RN Clinical Manager, and other interdisciplinary team members about current patient conditions, outcomes, responses to counseling or treatment, and changes in condition or needs.
• Complete and submit required documentation within agency guidelines.
• Document all services and interactions in the medical record.
• Assist patients and families with long-term planning related to declining independence or health status.
• Assist patients and families in developing appropriate discharge plans.
• Work in a self-directed manner, prioritize tasks, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

Benefits

• Top-of-the-market pay structure with unlimited income potential and a pay-per-point model.
• Progressive benefit plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunity for career growth.
• Additional pay incentives.
• Flexible schedules.
• Team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time