What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker / MSW position at Adoration Home Health and Hospice?
Our Company
Adoration Home Health and Hospice
Overview
Are you a Social Worker looking for a new opportunity? Adoration Home Health is seeking a passionate, dedicated indviduals to join our team in Hagerstown, MD! Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today!
Location: Hagerstown and Westminister, MD
Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Competitive compensation
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical, dental and vision
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee discounts
- Community Service Opportunities
Master of Science Degree in Social Work and LCSW certifcation required
Responsibilities
As a Social Worker, you will provide direct patient care within a patient’s home. You will have the satisfaction of knowing you are ensuring the patient receives optimal care, by assessing, planning, implementing, re-evaluating and revising care and coordinating resources. Among other responsibilities, you will update and maintain patient records and implement orders for medications and treatments.
- Completes the initial psycho-social assessment and develops a plan of care for social services
- Assesses the social and emotional factors in order to estimate the patient’s capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living
- Provides social work intervention through counseling and education for patients to maximize coping capacity
- Identifies and coordinates community resources for the patient
- Instructs the patient and family to understand, accept and comply with medical recommendations
- Provides services that promote and restore the patient to optimum social and emotional adjustment within capacity of the patient
- Assists the physician and other disciplines in understanding the social/emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems
Qualifications
• Master of Science degree in Social Work• Licensed Bachelor Social Worker / LBSW certification• Previous home health, hospice, skilled nursing, rehab facility, hospital, mental health clinic, or child welfare setting experience preferred• Familiarity with medical software and equipment - MatrixCare/Wellsky a plus• Participation in multi-disciplinary patient case conferences, staff meetings and in-service education programs
About our Line of Business
Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information about Adoration, please visit www.AdorationHealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.Salary Range
USD $35.00 - $38.00 / HourSalary : $35 - $38
