Medical Social Worker (Part Time) - West Covina, CA

Join Our Team of Highly Talented and Committed Clinical Professionals

Founded in 2014 in San Francisco Bay Area, Neogen Care’s vision is to transform the way healthcare is provided and received by patients in the home.

We strive to improve the quality of your life with our team of specially trained nurses, therapists and reliable caregivers.

As a leading provider of medical and non-medical home care services we will continue to contribute to the future of our community and support healthy lifestyles.

We are looking for a Home Health Physical Medical Social Worker to join our fast-growing team. Become part of a notable company and help us achieve our goals!

Position : Medical Social Worker in Home Health

TYPE : Part-Time

LOCATION : West Covina, CA and Surrounding Area surrounding areas

Dictation Charting : Takes much less time to chart, higher work / life balance.

Essential Functions :

• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in in-service education programs.
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director / Director of Patient Care Services or Clinical Supervisor / Nursing Supervisor.

Required Experience :

• Graduate of a bachelor’s and Master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Minimum of one (1) year's 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 / BLS certification.
• Must be licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state / or organization requirements and is in good working order.

COVID-19 considerations :

Neogen Care, an essential health industry company, practices all protective measures recommend by the WHO, CDC, state, and county to safeguard our employees and patients from COVID-19 exposure to include : screening, testing, PPE, social distancing