Medical Social Worker, Home Health Full Time
Company: CenterWell Home Health
Location: Morehead City
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Become a part of our caring community and help us put health
first The Medical Social Worker participates in the
interdisciplinary care provided to home health patients. The
Medical Social Worker functions to evaluate and develop a plan of
care personalized to fit the patient's emotional and social needs.
The Medical Social Worker provides direction and supervision of the
Social Worker Assistant as required and when involved in the
patient's plan of care. The Medical Social Worker works within
CenterWell Home Health's company-specific policy and procedures,
applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws, and
regulations. Minimal supervision is requiredEssential
Functions:
- Assesses the patient's social and emotional state as it relates
to his or her illness or injury, needs for care, and his or her
response to such treatment, and adjustments to care
- Assesses any relationships of the patient's medical and nursing
needs in the home setting, financial resources, and available
community resources
- Provides any appropriate action to obtain available community
resources to assist in resolving issues that may be impeding the
patient's recovery
- Instructs patients and families in treating and coping with
social and emotional response connected with Provides ongoing
assessment of patient and family needs and responses to
teaching
- Assists the physician and other health team members in
understanding the significant social and emotional factors related
to the patient's health Participates in the development and
periodic re-evaluation of the physician's Plan of Care for the
patient.
- Observes, records, and reports changes in patients' condition
and response to treatment to the Clinical Manager and the
Participates in the discharge planning process
- Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in
care coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health
team members in the identification and resolution of patient
needs
- Supervises instructs and evaluates the performance of the
Social Work Assistant (BSW) to assure that all medical social
services are provided to patients in compliance with Company,
government, and professional standards Use your skills to make an
impact Required Skills/Required Experience
- Master's or doctoral degree from a school of social work
accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Social Worker licensure in the state of practice if required by
state law or regulation
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable
transportation.
- Proof of current CPR
- Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a
health care setting, home health, and/or hospice
- Knowledge of and the ability to assist with discharge planning
needs, and to obtain community resources (housing, shelter,
funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information and
referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and
eligibility.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal
skills.
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
- Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set
priorities, and function under stressful situations.
- Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their
family members and at all levels of the organization.
- Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory
continuing education requirements.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.Scheduled Weekly
Hours40Pay RangeThe compensation range below reflects a good faith
estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week)
employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or
lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary
based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience,
education, certifications, etc. $52,500 - $72,300 per year
Description of BenefitsHumana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries
(collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support
whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to
encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you
and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of
work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and
vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off
(including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer
time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and
long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health
specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients
managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness,
surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical
therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists,
home health aides, and medical social workers - all working
together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their
independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.About
CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that
put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of
senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home
health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager,
CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the
physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability,
industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and
your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are
committed to putting health first - for our teammates, patients,
communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options,
clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career
coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and
professional well-being, all from day one.Equal Opportunity
EmployerIt is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or
because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of
Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in
employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital
status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran
status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job
requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions,
including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading,
promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates
of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training,
including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Keywords: CenterWell Home Health, Jacksonville , Medical Social Worker, Home Health Full Time, Healthcare , Morehead City, North Carolina
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