What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker MSW Home Healthcare position at Ambercare?
Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for a Social Worker to come join our rapidly growing team in Albuquerque, NM.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Masters program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. May also have a doctoral degree in social work.
- Minimum of one (1) years experience in health care. Experience in a home health care preferred.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance
We offer:
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Generous time off accruals
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
- Work/life balance
What Youll Do:
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patients 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.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding physical 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.
Text 6629 to 505-806-1865 to apply
