What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker / MSW - PRN position at BrightSpring Health Services?
Our Company
Adoration Home Health and Hospice
Overview
Social Worker / MSW - Home Health
As a Medical Social Worker (MSW) with Adoration Home Health, you will play a critical role in supporting the mental, emotional, and social well-being of patients who are receiving home health care services. This role involves providing counseling, resources, and advocacy to patients and their families to assist in coping with the challenges of illness, injury, or aging. MSWs with Adoration Home Health work directly with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and patient-centered approaches.
Location: Fitzgerald Branch
Coverage: Fitzgerald and Valdosta, GA Schedule: PRN
Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Competitive compensation
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Employee referral program
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee discounts
- Community Service Opportunities
Responsibilities
- Understands and adheres to established company policies and procedures
- Participates in the coordination of company services with community resources and services, serving as liaison between patients or family/caregivers and community resources
- Maintains collaborative relationship with organization personnel to support patient care
- Observes confidentiality and safeguard patient information
- Serves as a resource for employees, patients, physicians, and other allied health providers
- Develops a cooperative relationship and communicate effectively and professionally with healthcare providers
- Maintains current knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for social work services
- Participates in in-services and/or continuing education programs
- Participates in patient care conferences
- Maintains contact with community support groups and provide professional expertise
- Plans and coordinates all social services within the company
- Documents all patient/family services provided as required by company policy
- Assists physician and/or other care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to health problems
- Participates in the development of the plan of care
- Prepares clinical and progress notes in accordance with company policy
- Participates with patient discharge planning
- Supervision of assistant personnel when required by law
- Other duties as assigned and within scope of practice
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting, three to five years preferred
- Must hold valid license from the state practicing in if required
- One year in home health care preferred
- Valid license from the state practicing in
- Current CPR certification
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.Additional Job Information
Masters of Social Work - MSW - Home Health - Medical Social Worker
