Social Worker

KabaFusion•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Come join an exciting and innovative company that puts the “care” back in healthcare! At KabaFusion, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire GREAT people, period! Our culture celebrates and supports the differences that make us unique. Here, it doesn’t matter what your role is, your hard work and dedication is not only recognized but celebrated. Join us and find out why this is the place to excel and do your best work. About Us: What started as a single pharmacy in 2010 has grown into KabaFusion becoming the largest privately held home infusion company in the country. We have a national network of pharmacies and nursing offices strategically placed to service 40+ states. Couple that with over 30 years of combined experience and it’s no wonder why KabaFusion is the industry leader in home infusion. Job Summary: Responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and as defined by the state Medical Social Work Practice Act.

Requirements

Organizational/attention to detail
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Accurate keyboarding
PC/Software literate
Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Regularly communicates and converses with leadership, patients and employees to exchange information.
Consistently inputs information by utilizing software to process assessments and exchange information electronically.
Regularly lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Typically bends stoops and crouches on a regular basis to interact with patients.
Graduate of a bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care Experience in a home health care preferred
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience in a home health care preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
Prepares clinical and progress notes.
Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
Participates in discharge planning.
Other duties as delegated by the Nursing Manager/Director of Nursing.