What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker position at Brookdale?
Company Description
A career with Brookdale Healthcare Services has never been so rewarding! Brookdale Home Health is ranked among the Top Ten largest home heath companies in the country. Many of our agencies carry a five-star rating and are recognized by Decision Health as Home Care Elite agencies. We own and operate more than 80 agencies nationwide, serving approximately 17,000 patients throughout our Brookdale Home Health Division.
More than a Company it's a calling.
Job Description
PRN MSW - Home Health
Okeechobee, FL
Your responsibilities:
* Provide rehabilitative and support casework geared to restoring patients to their optimum level of social health adjustment
* Help patients utilize the resources of their families and the community by either referring patients or acting as intermediary on behalf of the patients in their dealings with other health and welfare agencies
* Consult with the physician and other members of the care team for the purpose of assisting them to understand significant social, emotional and environmental factors related to the patient's health problems
* Assist patients and their families with personal and environment difficulties, which predispose them toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care
Qualifications
Required skills and qualifications:
* Master's degree in social work; approved by the Council of Social Work Education
* Minimum of one (1) year experience in a medical facility (hospital, clinic, rehabilitation center, etc.) where a team approach to treatment is utilized
* Must have Florida MSW License
Additional Information
Please visit www.brookdalecareers.com to apply for this position.
