Home Health Medical Social Worker-Per Diem

CenterWell•El Paso, TX

1d•$64,000 - $87,500

About The Position

The Medical Social Worker participates in interdisciplinary care for home health patients and reports to the Clinical Manager. The role evaluates patients’ emotional and social needs and develops personalized plans of care. It may also direct and supervise a Social Worker Assistant when that assistant is involved in a patient’s plan of care. The position follows CenterWell Home Health policies and procedures, applicable healthcare standards, and governmental laws and regulations. The Medical Social Worker assesses patients’ social and emotional circumstances, home-care needs, financial resources, and available community resources. The role helps patients access community resources that may support recovery, communicates with patients, families, and organizational associates, and continually assesses patient and family needs and responses to treatment. As an interdisciplinary care team member, the social worker coordinates care and supports other team members in identifying and resolving patient needs. The role also evaluates the Social Work Assistant’s performance and maintains and submits required clinical and administrative documentation. This is a per-diem, patient-facing role involving local travel. The position requires TB screening and participation in Humana’s driver safety program. The posting lists scheduled weekly hours as 1. Compensation is listed as $64,000–$87,500 per year, described as a good-faith estimate for full-time employment; actual pay varies with location and job-related qualifications. Benefits for per-diem associates include paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and business travel and accident coverage.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a social worker in a healthcare setting, home health, and/or hospice.
Social Worker licensure in the state of practice, if required by state law or regulation.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Experience with discharge planning and obtaining community resources, including housing, shelter, funeral or memorial service arrangements, legal resources, information and referral, state and federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Flexibility in work hours and local travel.
Maintain current licensure and certifications and meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ social and emotional state in relation to illness or injury, care needs, treatment response, and adjustments to care.
Assess how medical and nursing needs relate to the home setting, the patient’s financial resources, and available community resources.
Take appropriate action to obtain community resources that may help resolve issues impeding recovery.
Communicate with patients, family members, and associates in the organization.
Continuously assess patient and family needs and their understanding of the treatment process and ability to cope with social and emotional responses.
Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination and serve as a resource to other health team members in identifying and resolving patient needs.
Evaluate the Social Work Assistant (BSW) to ensure medical social services comply with company, government, and professional standards.
Maintain and submit required documentation, including case conferences, patient and physician community contacts, visit reports, and progress notes.
Confer with other healthcare disciplines to provide optimum patient care.
Direct and supervise the Social Worker Assistant when involved in a patient’s plan of care.