Medical Social Worker, Per Diem, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care • Joplin, MO

3d • Remote

About The Position

Provide clinical care where patients want to be – in the comfort of their own home. We are recruiting for a compassionate Medical Social Worker (MSW) to reliably serve patients in the Joplin, MO and surrounding areas. This is a Per Diem (PRN) position.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Masters in Social Work, with at least 2 years of community-based experience.
• Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education, as demonstrated by school transcript or degree.
• Ability to travel locally to cases as assigned

Nice To Haves

• Previous home health care experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you!

Responsibilities

• Visit a variety of clients in their own home, helping them recover from an injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization.
• Assist our team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to our clients’ health problems.
• Provide clinical/social evaluations and plan appropriate interventions based on evaluation findings.
• Identify appropriate community resource referrals to address the client’s and the family’s practical and environmental needs.
• Act as an advocate for both the client and the family to navigate the patient through the community system.
• Participate in the development of the total plan of care with the multidisciplinary team of BAYADA clinicians, as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain contracts with public and private agencies as resources for the patient.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives in community resources to promote the patient's health, safety, well-being, and independent living.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• 401(k) with company match
• Continued education, training, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level