What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker Home Health Per Diem position at CenterWell Home Health?
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Medical Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary care team at CenterWell Home Health. As a Medical Social Worker, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care, collaborating with our multidisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized plans of care that address the unique emotional and social needs of each patient.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients' social and emotional states, assessing their needs for care and adjusting plans accordingly.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to identify and address barriers to care, utilizing available community resources as needed.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care that address patients' social and emotional needs, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals.
- Provide education and support to patients and families on social and emotional aspects of their conditions, empowering them to self-manage their care.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of patient and family needs, adapting plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to understand and address significant social and emotional factors affecting patient health.
- Participate in the development and periodic review of patient care plans, aligning them with current clinical evidence and best practices.
- Document all interactions and interventions accurately, maintaining accurate and timely records.
