What are the responsibilities and job description for the Masters Social Worker - Baxter County Home Health position at Baxter Health?
SUMMARY: Responsible and accountable for creating, implementing, and facilitating patient discharges and transfers from the home setting. The Social Worker collaborates with the patient and caregiver, the patient’s care team and outside entities to ensure safe and timely patient discharges and transfers. Maintains accurate and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant regulations and standards regarding the provision of social services and implementation of treatment and discharge planning.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: Masters degree in an accredited Social Work program.
Licensure: Current Arkansas Social Work license in good standing preferred.
Experience: Minimum 1 year related experience.
Certifications: N/A
Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required. Driving required.
Safety Sensitive Designation:
This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend 8 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand and walk, bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds with proper body mechanics. Acuity to the five senses is required in contact with patients, family members, providers, volunteers and co-workers. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.
Work Environment:
Office setting or home environments.
