Medical Social Worker - Home Health - PRN

Lifecare Home Health Family•Weatherford, TX

About The Position

The Medical Social Worker provides coordinated care in the home to clients of all age groups. The role includes psychosocial assessment, analysis, counseling, and referrals to address client and family needs. The position works with patients across age groups in a clinical setting and requires appropriate interactions with all patient populations. The Medical Social Worker supports client admission by assessing psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs and documenting findings in care plans and clinical records. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, communicates with clients, families, team members, and other health care professionals, and participates in case conferences and team meetings. The employee maintains knowledge of public and private eligibility standards, participates in in-service programs, and meets continuing education requirements. The position works mostly in an office environment, with local travel and possible availability in person or by telephone during Agency operating hours and possibly after hours for emergencies. Employment is PRN.

Requirements

One year of experience as an MSW in a health care setting.
MSW skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated decision-making skills.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Social Work.
Current driver’s license in good standing.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Current MSW certification in good standing to practice in applicable states, maintained for continued employment.
Current CPR certificate, maintained for continued employment.
Hepatitis profile if required to make visits.
Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and courteously.

Responsibilities

Assist with client admission by performing an initial evaluation and assessing psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs.
Document assessments and care needs in the plan of care, clinical records, conferences, and community resource referrals.
Maintain working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote coordination of patient care.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, team members, and other health care professionals to achieve desirable outcomes.
Participate regularly in case conferences and team meetings.
Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Meet Agency and licensing-board continuing education requirements.