Social Worker

Pennant Group•Abilene, TX

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About The Position

The Social Worker Assistant implements standards of care for social work services under the direct supervision of a Licensed Medical Social Worker. The position supports patients and their families or caregivers by assessing psychosocial circumstances, carrying out social evaluations, coordinating referrals and community resources, and contributing to care and discharge planning. The assistant maintains clinical records and collaborative relationships with organization personnel and community agencies, and follows organizational documentation, care, and professional conduct standards. The employer is The Pennant Group, Inc., a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries providing healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or another field related to social work, from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
At least one year of social work experience in a health care setting. Alternatively, without a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of appropriate experience as a social work assistant and a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state or organization requirements and in good working order.

Nice To Haves

Experience in home health care.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ psychosocial status in relation to their illness and environment and communicate findings to the registered nurse.
Conduct social evaluations and plan interventions based on evaluation findings.
Maintain clinical records for all patients referred to social work.
Provide information and referral services to patients and families or caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
Provide information to patients, families or caregivers, and community agencies.
Serve as liaison between patients or families or caregivers and community agencies.
Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
Maintain and develop contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and organization personnel.
Participate in developing the total plan of care and in case conferences, as required, under the direction and oversight of the Licensed Medical Social Worker.
Participate in discharge planning in collaboration with a Licensed Medical Social Worker.
Follow the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Assist physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
Participate in the HHA’s quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
Perform other duties as delegated by the Licensed Medical Social Worker.