(PRN) Social Worker (MSW) - (Mobile/Baldwin County, AL) ProHealth Home Health

ProHealth Home Health & Hospice•Daphne, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Social Worker provides social work services to patients on an intermittent basis in their residences, in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor. Services are furnished by a qualified social worker or by a qualified social work assistant under the supervision of a qualified social worker. The position works indoors in the agency office and patients’ homes, and includes travel to and from patient homes. The role may require physical activity, bending, lifting, or standing regularly; light lifting; and working for extended periods while sitting or standing.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting; or a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or another field related to social work, and at least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting (for assistant functions).
Two years of appropriate experience for an assistant.
Acceptance of the agency’s philosophy and goals.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Ability to work with individuals to enlist the cooperation of others toward a common goal.
Ability, if necessary, to participate in physical activity and regularly bend, lift, or stand; perform light lifting; and work for extended periods while sitting or standing.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in home care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to established agency policies and procedures.
Understand and promote principles of QAPI.
Act as a consultant to other agency personnel.
Coordinate agency services with other community resources and make use of community resources.
Maintain confidentiality and safeguard patient information.
Serve as a resource to employees, patients, physicians, and other allied healthcare providers.
Develop cooperative relationships and communicate effectively and professionally with physicians.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Maintain current knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for social work services.
Immediately report accidents, incidents, lost articles, or unusual occurrences to the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.
Participate in in-services and continuing education programs.
Participate in patient care conferences.
Maintain contact with community support groups and provide professional expertise as required.
Plan and coordinate social services within the agency.
Document patient and family services as required by agency policy.
Assist physicians and other team members in understanding social and emotional factors related to health problems.
Participate in developing the plan of care.
Prepare clinical and progress notes.
Work with the family.
Participate in discharge planning.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor (or Social Worker, if a Social Work Assistant).