What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Master Social Worker - Home Health position at Beyond Faith Home Care?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Medical Social Worker
General Summary : Provide coordinated care in the home to clients of all age groups and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the client / family.
Patient Population : Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.
Essential Functions :
1. Assists in the admission process of the client to the Agency by performing an initial evaluation, assessing the client’s psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC, documentation, clinical records, conferences, and community resource referrals.
2. Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
3. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to promote coordination of patient care.
4. Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.
5. Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals to achieve desirable outcomes, and regular participation in Case Conference / Team Meetings.
6. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining / improving competency.
7. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency / licensing board.
Supervises : N / A Experience :
Requirements :
Experience :
1) year experience as an MSW in a health care setting.
Skills :
- MSW skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrates proven decision-making skills.
- If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
- Must read, write, and comprehend English.
Education :
Licensure / Certification :
On-going employment as an MSW always requires the maintenance of a valid MSW Certification in the state where the employee practices and a valid CPR certificate. The employee is responsible for renewing these before they expire to continue employment.
Physical Requirements :
Environmental / Working Conditions :
Machinery / Tools / Equipment Requirements :
This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed regularly and continuously. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
