Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW Home Health-Per Diem

PruittHealth•Myrtle Beach, SC

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About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring a per-diem Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW) to provide medical social services to home health patients and their families in their place of residence in Horry County. The role includes assessing patients’ psychosocial needs, coordinating with the interdisciplinary care team, connecting patients with resources, providing counseling, and supporting long-term and discharge planning. The position uses PruittHealth’s per-point compensation model, with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort. Clinicians have access to a market-leading pay structure with unlimited income potential, a progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, career-growth opportunities, additional pay incentives, flexible schedules, and a supportive team environment. PruittHealth describes its workforce as a family of 16,000 partners.

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.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients 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 a patient’s condition.
Maintain clinical records in accordance with federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
Inform the physician, RN, RN Clinical Manager, and interdisciplinary team members about the patient’s condition, outcomes, response 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 an appropriate discharge plan.
Work independently, prioritize, manage time, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.