Social Worker, Home Health
About The Position
The Home Health Social Worker provides psychosocial support and counseling for patients receiving home health services. The social worker coordinates psychosocial and community resource needs in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, dietitians, and home health aides. The Home Health Social Worker demonstrates critical thinking, analysis, and clinical judgment in all aspects of care delivery for patients and families experiencing acute and chronic illness. This includes addressing the social, emotional, financial, and spiritual needs of patients and families in order to improve quality of life and home safety.
Requirements
- Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
- Current licensed Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania required.
- Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
- Current CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- One year social work experience in health care setting preferred.
- Home Health or other community experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides psychosocial support and counseling for patients receiving home health services.
- Coordinates psychosocial and community resource needs in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates critical thinking, analysis, and clinical judgment in all aspects of care delivery for patients and families experiencing acute and chronic illness.
- Addresses the social, emotional, financial, and spiritual needs of patients and families to improve quality of life and home safety.
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to $6,000 per year)
- Up to 200 hours of paid time off per year
- Employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors
- Free employee parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
