Home Health Medical Social Worker-Per Diem

CenterWell•Beaufort, SC

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 include directing and supervising a Social Worker Assistant involved in a patient’s plan of care. The Medical Social Worker works in accordance with CenterWell Home Health policies and procedures, healthcare standards, and applicable laws and regulations. The role includes assessing patients’ social and emotional circumstances in relation to illness or injury, care needs, treatment responses, and adjustments to care. It also involves assessing how medical and nursing needs relate to the home environment, financial resources, and community resources; helping patients obtain resources that may support recovery; communicating with patients, families, and organizational colleagues; and participating in interdisciplinary care coordination. The Medical Social Worker documents services and care coordination, monitors patient and family needs and understanding of treatment, and evaluates the Social Work Assistant’s performance to ensure services meet applicable standards. This is a per-diem, patient-facing position with local travel. The role requires TB screening if selected and participation in Humana’s driver safety program. Scheduled weekly hours are listed as 1. The stated annual pay range is $64,000–$87,500, described as a good-faith estimate for full-time employment; actual pay varies by location and 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.
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 ability to travel locally.
Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.
If selected, willingness to undergo TB screening.
Maintain personal vehicle liability insurance at the state-required minimum limits or the stated alternative limits, whichever are higher.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ social and emotional state in relation to illness or injury, care needs, treatment responses, and adjustments to care.
Assess the relationship between medical and nursing needs, the home setting, 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 organizational associates.
Continuously assess patient and family needs, responses, understanding of the treatment process, and ability to cope with social and emotional responses.
Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination and act as a resource to other health team members in identifying and resolving patient needs.
Direct and supervise a Social Worker Assistant when involved in a patient’s plan of care.
Evaluate the Social Work Assistant’s performance to ensure medical social services comply with company, government, and professional standards.
Maintain and submit required documentation, including case conferences, patient/physician/community contacts, visit reports, and progress notes.
Confer with other healthcare disciplines to support optimum patient care.
Maintain current licensure and certifications and meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
Comply with required TB screening and driver safety program requirements.