Home Health and Hospice Social Worker

The Medical Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

Responsibilities

· 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.

· Other duties as delegated by the Director of Nursing /Supervisor.

Requirements

· Graduate of a bachelor's or master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

· Minimum of one year's experience in health care.

· Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners AZBBHE licensure preferred.

· Experience in a home health or hospice care preferred.

· Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

· Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

· Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

At River Valley Home Health and Hospice we believe that caring for the elderly or frail is the noblest of professions. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. A career with River Valley Home Health and Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interest matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgment. One other thing about our work culture; we know that in order for our patients to receive the care they deserve; we need to put our employees first.