Medical Social Worker (Home Health)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $45-$50 per hour

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

1. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families / caregivers related to the patients terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patients identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required. 2. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family / caregivers as need in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. 3. Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the

culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any

special traditions or taboos. 4. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work. 5. Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives. 6. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families / caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. 7. Provides information to patients and families / caregivers and community agencies. 8. Serves as liaison between patients and families / caregivers and community agencies. 9. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. 10. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel. 11. Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings. 12. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death / dying issues. 13. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 14. Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities. 14. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor / Nursing Supervisor.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications 1. Graduate of a Masters or doctoral program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets California requirements Section 1870 of California Code of Regulations. Meets personnel qualifications stated in 418.114(b)(3). 2. Minimum of one years experience in health care preferred. 3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. 4. Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification. 5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state / or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance