Medical Social Worker Home Health

Medical Social Worker Home Health at CenterWell Home Health Summary

The Medical Social Worker provides interdisciplinary care to home health patients, focusing on their emotional and social needs related to their medical conditions. They assess and develop personalized care plans while coordinating with healthcare teams and community resources.

Become a Part of Our Caring Community and Help Us Put Health First

The Medical Social Worker participates in the interdisciplinary care provided to home health patients. The Medical Social Worker functions to evaluate and develop a plan of care personalized to fit the patient's emotional and social needs.

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Required Skills/Experience

• Masters or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Social Worker licensure in the state of practice; if required by state law or regulation.
• A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a healthcare setting, home health, and/or hospice.
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist with discharge planning needs, and to obtain community resources (housing, shelter, funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information and referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility).
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
• Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
• Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Pay Range: $59,300 - $80,900 per year

Description of Benefits: Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer benefits for limited term, variable schedule, and per diem associates, which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel, and accident insurance.

About Us

About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth-largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional, and social wellness of our patients.

We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities, and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs, and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or veteran status . It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Keywords:

Medical Social Worker, Home Health Care, Patient Care, Social Work, Emotional Support, Healthcare Coordination, Community Resources, Patient Assessment, Care Plans, Interdisciplinary Team

Salary : $59,300 - $80,900