Medical Social Worker - Home Health - PRN

Lifecare Home Health Family•Port Saint Lucie, FL

About The Position

The Medical Social Worker provides coordinated care in clients’ homes for people of all ages. The role includes psychosocial assessment, analysis, counseling, and referrals to address the needs of clients and their families. The social worker assists with client admission by evaluating psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs, and documents findings through plans of care, clinical records, conferences, and community resource referrals. The position collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, communicates with clients, families, team members, and other health care professionals, and participates in case conferences and team meetings. The employee is expected to maintain professional competency, meet continuing education requirements, and maintain required certifications. The position works mostly in an office environment, with local travel and possible after-hours availability for emergencies.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as an MSW in a health care setting.
MSW skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication ability.
Demonstrated decision-making skills.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Social Work.
Current driver’s license in good standing, maintained through renewal before expiration.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Current MSW certification in good standing to practice in applicable states, maintained throughout employment.
Current CPR certificate, maintained throughout employment.
Hepatitis profile if required to make visits.
Ability to remain calm and courteous in stressful situations and work under stressful conditions to meet deadlines and agency needs.
Ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

Assist with agency admission by performing initial evaluations of clients’ psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs.
Document assessments and care through plans 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 coordinate patient care.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, team members, and other health care professionals to support 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.