Medical Social Worker - Home Health - PRN

Beyond Faith Home Care•Weatherford, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Social Worker provides coordinated care in clients’ homes and performs psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling, and referrals to address the needs of clients and their families. The role serves patients of all ages and supports the agency’s admission process by evaluating psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs. The position collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and communicates with clients, families, team members, and other health care professionals to coordinate care and support desirable outcomes. The employee maintains knowledge of public and private eligibility standards, participates in case conferences and team meetings, and completes in-service and continuing education to maintain competency. The role is based mostly in an office environment, with local travel and home visits as needed. The employee must be available to agency personnel during operating hours and possibly after hours for emergencies.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as an MSW in a health care setting.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Social Work.
Skills consistent with generally accepted MSW standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Proven decision-making skills.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Current driver’s license in good standing, maintained through timely renewal.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Current MSW certification in good standing to practice in applicable states; certification must be maintained in the state where the employee practices.
Current CPR certificate, maintained through timely renewal.
Hepatitis profile if required to make visits.

Responsibilities

Assist with client admissions by conducting initial evaluations 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 professional competency.
Meet agency and licensing board continuing education requirements.
Remain available to agency personnel during operating hours and possibly after hours for emergencies.