Master Social Worker Aleca Home Health - PRN

Alumus•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•$32 - $36•Remote

About The Position

Elevate your career with a team that truly cares. Join a company that sees a better way for healthcare by being patient advocates, following evidenced-based clinical practices, caring for people holistically, improving continuity of care and providing nurturing surroundings that encourage and inspire. The Master Social Worker assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s illness, injury and/or disability and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

A master’s or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or has a baccalaureate degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other field related to social work.
Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
Valid driver's license with maintenance of safe driving record and an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements.

Responsibilities

Understands the goals of the plan of treatment and provides services accordingly.
Employs a variety of brief counseling, behavioral and educational techniques to assist clients to cope with an illness, injury and/or disability.
Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
Serves as a liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Ensures seamless homecare services by providing direct oversight and coordination of care with other clinical service providers.