What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker- MSW- Home Health position at Equilibrio Home Health of VA?
We are a growing Home Health Company seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW). Duties will include:
Provide medical social services to patients, in their homes, in accordance with physician orders and under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager or another appropriate supervisor.
Assist in the admission process of the patient, to the Agency, by performing an initial evaluation, assessing the patient , and evaluating the patient, family, and home to identify socioeconomic, and emotional, factors that will affect the plan of treatment.
Assist in development, and implementation, of the interdisciplinary patient care plan, as it pertains to medical social work.
Observe, record, and report changes in the patient's emotional, and social factors, that affect the patient's illness, and his/her need for care, and his/her response to treatment.
Consult, with the attending physician, concerning alteration of the plan of treatment.
Maintain, and submit, written clinical records, as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan, and daily notes.
Evaluate the patients and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the medical social work intervention.
Participate in Agency activities and committees, when appropriate, to include staff development activities and in-service education.
Assess the patient's potential to cope with his/her social and health problems
Act as consultant, to the members of the health team; assist them in understanding the social, emotional, and environmental factors, related to the patient's health problems.
Assist patients, and their families, in coping with personal and environmental difficulties, which might predispose them toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.
Requires the ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, English is required.
The ability to access patient , which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required
Qualifications
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree required
- Must have a certification from the Academy of Certified Social Workers
- Strong skills in behavioral therapy and applied behavior analysis
- Proficient in medical documentation and terminology
- Experience in patient assessment and care
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- Familiarity with crisis intervention and clinical counseling
- Experience in home health and community care settings
Job Types: Part-time, PRN
Pay: $38.14 - $42.66 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 15 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Experience:
- Social Work: 2 years (Required)
- Social Work in Healthcare setting: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Virginia Beach, VA 23451: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38 - $43