Medical Social Worker, MSW - Home Health
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an energetic and experienced Medical Social Worker (MSW) for a per diem opportunity performing home health visits through its Forsyth County Visits Office. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in homes throughout Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, Davie, and Yadkin counties in North Carolina. The Medical Social Worker is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care so clients can receive the medical care they need while remaining at home. The position involves assessing social and emotional factors affecting clients’ health, planning interventions, connecting clients and families with community resources, and supporting clients’ ability to live independently. The role also includes documenting care using a touch pad tablet.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work.
- At least 2 years of community-based experience.
- Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education, demonstrated by a school transcript or degree.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel to assigned cases.
Nice To Haves
- Home care experience.
- Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
- Solid computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Help the care team understand social and emotional factors related to clients’ health problems.
- Conduct clinical social evaluations and plan appropriate interventions based on evaluation findings.
- Identify appropriate community resource referrals to address clients’ and families’ practical and environmental needs.
- Advocate for clients and families as they navigate community systems.
- Participate, as appropriate, in developing the total plan of care with BAYADA’s multidisciplinary clinical team.
- Develop and maintain contacts with public and private agencies as patient resources.
- Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives about community resources to promote health, safety, well-being, and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, evaluations, and services related to patient care management using a touch pad tablet.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement may be available.
- Weekly pay and direct deposit may be available.
- One-on-one training may be available.
- Recognition programs may be available.
- Referral bonuses may be available.
- 401(k) with company match may be available.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Training and scholarship opportunities.
- Specially designed career tracks.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
