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

ProHealth Home Health and Hospice•Daphne, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides social work services to patients on an intermittent basis in their places of residence. Services are provided in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor. Services may be furnished by a qualified social worker or by a qualified social work assistant under the supervision of a qualified social worker.

Requirements

For a social worker: a master's or doctoral degree from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or another related field and at least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting, in an assistant capacity.
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 their cooperation in achieving a common goal.
Ability to participate in physical activity, including regular bending, lifting, and/or standing, if necessary.
Ability to work for extended periods while sitting or standing.
Light lifting may be required.

Nice To Haves

One year of home care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to established Agency policies and procedures.
Understand and promote the principles of QAPI.
Act as a consultant to other Agency personnel.
Coordinate Agency services with other community resources and use those resources.
Observe confidentiality and safeguard patient information.
Serve as a resource for 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 all social services within the Agency.
Document patient and family services as required by Agency policy.
Assist the physician 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 by the Social Worker if serving as a Social Work Assistant.