Social Worker - Home Health Per diem

CenterWell•Cedar Rapids, IA

3d•$64,000 - $87,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Master's-educated Social Worker participates in interdisciplinary care for home health patients and reports to the Clinical Manager. The role evaluates patients' emotional and social needs and develops personalized plans of care. Scheduling is per diem and based on weekly availability. A master's degree is required to serve Medicare patients. The Social Worker assesses patients' social and emotional circumstances, care needs, responses to treatment, and adjustments to care; considers home, financial, and community resources; and takes appropriate action to connect patients with available resources. The role communicates with patients, families, and organizational associates; supports patients and families in understanding treatment and coping with emotional and social responses; and participates in care coordination as part of the interdisciplinary team. The Social Worker also evaluates the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW) and maintains required documentation and care-related communications. This patient-facing role requires TB screening. It is also subject to Humana's driver safety program, requiring a valid state driver's license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting the applicable minimum limits. The position is listed as one scheduled weekly hour. The stated full-time-equivalent base-pay estimate is $64,000–$87,500 per year; actual compensation may vary by location and job-related qualifications. Humana offers limited-term, variable-schedule, and per-diem associates paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and business travel and accident benefits.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting.
Master's degree in Social Work.
Social Worker licensure in the state of practice, if required by state law or regulation.
Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Current CPR certification.
Experience with discharge planning and obtaining community resources, including housing, shelter, funeral or memorial service arrangements, legal resources, information and referral, state and federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Flexibility in work hours and local travel.
Maintain current licensure and certifications and meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Must complete TB screening if selected for this patient-facing role.
Maintain personal vehicle liability insurance at the residing state's minimum required limits or $25,000 bodily injury per person, $25,000 bodily injury per event, and $10,000 property damage, whichever is higher.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' social and emotional state in relation to illness or injury, care needs, treatment response, and adjustments to care.
Assess how patients' medical and nursing needs relate to the home setting, financial resources, and available community resources.
Take appropriate action to obtain available community resources that may help resolve issues impeding recovery.
Communicate with patients, family members, and associates in the organization.
Ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses, including understanding the treatment process and coping with social and emotional responses.
Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination and serve as a resource to other health team members in identifying and resolving patient needs.
Evaluate the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW) to ensure medical social services comply with company, government, and professional standards.
Maintain and submit required documentation, including case conferences, patient/physician/community contacts, visit reports, and progress notes; confer with other health care disciplines to support optimum patient care.