Medical Social Worker, Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care • Sierra Vista, AZ

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide care to home health and hospice clients and their families in Sierra Vista, AZ. This is a Per Diem position where you will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary health care team. The team provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative care, enabling clients to remain at home. BAYADA is committed to delivering the highest quality home health care with compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Requirements

• A minimum of a master's degree in social work
• At least two (2) years of community-based experience
• Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education, as demonstrated by school transcript or degree
• Solid computer skills
• Ability to travel to cases, as assigned

Nice To Haves

• Home Health Care experience a plus
• Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to clients’ health problems
• Provide clinical social evaluations and plan appropriate interventions based on evaluation findings
• Identify community resources to address the client’s and family’s practical and environmental needs
• Act as an advocate for the client and 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
• Develop and maintain contacts 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
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations of patient care and services provided utilizing a touchpad tablet

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates with a weekly pay schedule
• Flexible scheduling
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA, and HAS
• Education & Development: Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training
• Recognition & Rewards: Recognition programs, referral bonuses
• Positive Work Environment: Stable and supportive work environment with around the clock clinical support and a caring team environment
• Reimbursements: Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid training from day one in the office, in the home, and online
• Clinical support whenever you need it around the clock

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level