Home Health Medical Social Worker-Per Diem

CenterWell•Bellaire, TX

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 individualized plans of care. It may also include directing and supervising a Social Worker Assistant involved in a patient’s plan of care. Work is performed in accordance with CenterWell Home Health policies and procedures, applicable healthcare standards, and governmental laws and regulations. The position is patient-facing and subject to Humana’s TB screening program. It is also covered by Humana’s driver safety program, requiring a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting the applicable minimum limits. The position is per diem, with 1 scheduled weekly hour. Local travel and flexibility in work hours are required. The listed full-time annual base-pay estimate is $70,400–$96,300; individual pay may vary according to location and job-related 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 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.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ social and emotional state in relation to their illness or injury, care needs, treatment response, and adjustments to care.
Assess how medical and nursing needs relate to the home setting, the patient’s 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.
Continually assess patient and family needs and their understanding of the treatment process, including their ability to cope with social and emotional responses.
Participate in interdisciplinary care-team coordination and serve as a resource to other health-team members in identifying and resolving patient needs.
Evaluate the Social Work Assistant (BSW) to ensure medical social services comply with company, government, and professional standards.
Maintain and submit required documentation, including case conferences, patient/physician and community contacts, visit reports, and progress notes.
Confer with other healthcare disciplines to provide optimum patient care.
Maintain current licensure and certifications and meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
Travel locally and work flexibly as required.