Social Worker, Home Health, Full Time, Days

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Job Summary

To promote resolution of social and emotional problems which are or are expected to be an impediment to effective treatment of the patient's medical condition or rate of recovery through direct and indirect services. To provide assistance in dealing with social and emotional problems through evaluation, on-going assessment, counseling and referral to appropriate community agencies.

Accountabilities

• DOCUMENTATION RESPONSIBILITIES include : completes MSW assessments in a timely manner per agency policy and procedure; documents identified problems, strengths, interventions and progress appropriately in the clinical record; completes recertification and discharge summaries in a timely manner; meets productivity expectations; provides office staff with appropriate reports and documentation in a timely manner per agency policy and procedure; and, turns in weekly schedules and payroll sheets to supervisor according to agency policy.
• TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES include : consults with other disciplines regarding clinical work with the patient and caregivers; participates in staff development and training; endeavors to work cohesively with all members of the Home Health team to promote good working relationships; participates in clinical team meetings, utilizes lines of authority appropriately, willingly accepts and completes administrative duties as assigned; provides a positive image of PH Home Care and acts as a community liaison betweenPH and the community; and, serves on agency committees as assigned.
• DIRECT PATIENT SERVICES include : assesses patients referred for MSW services in a timely manner per agency policy and procedure; develops an appropriate and goal-oriented plan of care in a timely manner per agency policy and procedure; involves the patient and family members in development of the plan of care; informs the patient and family about and facilitates referrals to appropriate community resources; provides appropriate counseling and intervention to patients and families as necessary; observes progress made and alters plan of care based on changing patient needs; reports changes in patient's condition to the case manager and physician as deemed necessary; implements infection control and safety measures per agency policy and procedure; and, provides discharge planning services as indicated.
• PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES include : pursues professional development opportunities; shares knowledge with other team members through informal and formal means; adheres to agency policies and procedures; participates in the annual performance evaluation by undertaking self-evaluation and establishing personal goals for the following year; and, maintains licensure by fulfilling all requirements.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Master's degree in Social Work

Experience - 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare setting

Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses

Licensed Social Worker in South Carolina

Valid driver's license, acceptable MVR

Current auto insurance

Other Required Skills and Experience

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Tuomey

Facility

1571 Home Health - Tuomey

Department

15717400 Home Nursing

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