Medical Social Worker

Symbii Home Health and Hospice South•Murray, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services. This role involves assessing the psychosocial status of patients, providing counseling and support, and collaborating with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized plans of care. The position also includes information and referral services, education, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Must have a master’s or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Minimum of one year's social work experience in health care setting.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a home health care preferred.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
Prepares clinical notes on all patients referred to social work.
Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
Provides education to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.
Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
Participates in discharge planning.
Supervises, as directed, any Social Worker Assistants (SWA’s).
Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
Other duties as delegated by the Director of Nursing /Supervisor.