Medical Social Worker, Home Health
About The Position
Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination! FTE: 100% WORK SHIFT Days PAY RANGE: $36.53 - $55.37 UNION: UFCW 3000-Home Health SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS: Weekend & Holiday Shifts: No On-Call Shifts: No Premiums: Weekend Premium $4.00/hour Lead Premium $3.25/hour Preceptor Pay $1.00/hour Per Diem Premium 15% (on base plus steps, in lieu of benefits) Certification Premium $2.00/hour Weekend Coordinator Pay (chg) 5% on regular pay JOB DESCRIPTION: The Medical Social Worker is responsible for providing assistance to Home Health patients whose psychosocial needs are interfering with or delaying effective treatments provided by the Home Health interdisciplinary team. This position provides case supervision/oversight for the Medical Social Worker Associate (bachelor’s prepared) when there is one on staff.
Requirements
- Master’s or Doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, required.
- Minimum one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting required.
- Washington state LICSW or LASW required.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 30 days of hire, required.
- Current/valid Washington driver’s license required.
- Current automobile insurance required.
- Driving record in compliance with OMC standards currently in effect or as may be amended required.
- OMHH issued work cell phone provided.
- Computer internet connectivity (OMHH work laptop provided).
- Reliable automobile transportation to travel to patient residences.
Nice To Haves
- Home Health experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- providing assistance to Home Health patients whose psychosocial needs are interfering with or delaying effective treatments provided by the Home Health interdisciplinary team
- provides case supervision/oversight for the Medical Social Worker Associate (bachelor’s prepared) when there is one on staff
Benefits
- competitive salary
- excellent benefits
- relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
