Social Worker

SOCIAL WORKER Home Health Care Putnam or Dutchess Counties Fee For Service VNS Westchester is a place that current employees consider their home away from home. At Visiting Nurse Service Westchester, that is our mission, to maintain our standing as a DESTINATION EMPLOYER. “WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE! “ The Home Health Social Worker provides direct casework service within the home and / or in conjunction with another agency. The scope of Medical Social Work Services includes psychosocial assessment, development and community referral. Responsibilities : Psychosocial evaluation and development of a treatment plan with specific goals in collaboration with the patient, family, physician and other health team members. Provides casework and short term counseling services and makes appropriate community referrals to assist with discharge planning process. Interprets to members of the health team, patient’s psychosocial dynamics as they affect the multidisciplinary plan of treatment. Provides education and consultation with patients / family and agency staff as needed. Identifies and reports significant clinical information to the physician, department supervisor / manager and the primary nurse coordinating services. Documents all clinical evaluations, treatments and patient’s response to therapeutic interventions on a timely basis. Participates in patient care conferences for coordination of services and documents outcomes. Attends educational programs relevant to the field of social work for enhancement of professional growth. Qualifications : License and current registration to practice in the State of New York as a Social Worker. (LCSW / LMSW) Graduate of an accredited school of social work with a Master’s Degree. One year MSW experience in a health care setting. Professional Liability insurance in the amount specified by VNSW. Valid driver’s license and automobile in good working order and available for use in the field. Ability to master basic computer skills. FEE For Service Rates : Evaluation $90 per visit Follow up Visit : $75 per visit Employment Type : Full Time