Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Health
About The Position
At Sequoia Home Health and Hospice, we’re passionate about our work and take pride in the quality of service we provide. Our community is uniquely diverse, and it’s our aim to fulfill the unique needs of our patients through excellent individualized care. Our focus is to help facilitate a smooth and safe transition home and provide life-changing service with the amount of care and dignity our patients and their families deserve. Sequoia Hospice is growing and looking for experienced, compassionate Home Health Medical Social Worker to join our team! JOB SUMMARY The Medical Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.
Requirements
- Must have a Master of Social Work.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred one year's social work experience in health care setting.
- Experience in a home health care preferred.
Responsibilities
- The Medical Social Worker assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
- Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
- Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
- Assists physician and other teams members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
- Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Provides education to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.
- Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
