Medical Social Worker - Home Care Services MSW

Confluence Health•Wenatchee, WA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides skilled evaluation, intervention, and support for Home Health and Hospice patients in their home environment or care setting. The position interacts with patients, significant others, and other members of the health team while following professional standards, agency policy, state and federal regulations, and accrediting body standards. The MSW must be flexible in assignments and hours to meet departmental needs. The primary schedule is Monday through Friday, with a shared weekend and holiday rotation. The role reports to the Hospice Supervisor and agency leadership. The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, healthcare experience, and knowledge of community resources and medical terminology. A current valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle are required. Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire, and current BLS certification must be maintained. Consideration may be given to an applicant with LSWAIC licensure who commits to achieving LICSW or LASW within the timeframe specified by Washington State. Work is performed primarily in patients’ homes or a facility, and may also be performed in the office as needed. The role involves continuous contact with patients, frequent interruptions, interaction with ill people, and driving in all seasons. A sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 is offered to eligible external applicants who commit to one year with Confluence Health.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
One year of work experience in a healthcare setting.
Current valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle with at least the minimum coverage required by law.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire; current BLS certification must be maintained.
Knowledge of community resources and referrals.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Functional ability to listen, read, speak, and write in English.
Functional hearing and visual acuity sufficient to detect changes in patient conditions and perform assessments.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with health team members.
Basic computer and electronic-device skills, including Windows and app navigation, mouse and screen use, keyboarding, email communication, and password management.
Flexibility in assignment and hours to meet departmental needs; primary schedule is Monday through Friday with shared weekend and holiday rotation.

Nice To Haves

Acute hospital experience.
Licensure as LICSW or LASW.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ biopsychosocial status, home environment, barriers to a safe and effective care plan, community resource needs, and need for home health or hospice services.
Interpret evaluation and test results and develop patient-specific MSW goals and a plan of care to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to remain in their home and community.
Provide physician-prescribed skilled interventions, which may include short-term counseling, resource support, grief and bereavement support, crisis intervention, and development of advance directives.
Reassess patients’ functional abilities and the effectiveness of the social work plan of care, and make appropriate revisions with physician approval.
Coordinate social work services with nursing, aides, therapy, equipment suppliers, community resources, and transitions of care to support effective resource use and timely achievement of rehabilitation or palliative care goals.
Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and assigned agency meetings.
Record and report patients’ reactions to treatment, changes in condition, suggested changes to orders, and implementation of discharge planning procedures to the physician.
Maintain clinical record documentation in the electronic medical record, including evaluations, reassessments, subsequent visits, care coordination, and discharge or transfer summaries.
Instruct and supervise other health team members in social work procedures and techniques performed as an adjunct to the regular social work plan of care.
Maintain current BLS certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
Paid time off
Generous retirement plans
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Adoption assistance
Shift differential
Up to $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external applicants who commit to one year