What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Practitioner (MSW), Home Health, Willits position at Adventist Health?
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Job Summary:
Provides social work support to patients in their place of residence. Responsibilities include providing community resources, placement options and counseling to patients and families as needed. Acts as a competent clinician who provides clinical care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing appropriate technical and decision-making skills.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required
- Master's Degree in social work or equivalent combination of education/experience: Required
- Three years' experience in a social agency, hospital, or other organization dealing with health and/or welfare: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Makes the initial patient assessment as ordered.
- Documents assessments, visits, and contacts on patient's chart.
- Places phone calls and makes visits as needed, serving as a resource liaison when appropriate.
- Provides patients/families with community resources.
- Attends weekly team conferences.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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