What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker (MSW) position at Homestead Home Health & Hospice LLC?
Job Summary
A Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides social work services or patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing/Clinical Manager. Services are furnished by a qualified social worker or by a qualified social work assistant under the supervision of a qualified social worker.
Responsibilities
- Understands and adheres to established Agency policies/procedures.
- Understands and promotes principles of continuous performance improvement.
- Acts as a consultant to other Agency personnel.
- Participates in the coordination of Agency's services with the services of other community resources; uses community resources.
- Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient information.
- Serves as a resource person to employees, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
- Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with physicians.
- Accepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality.
- Maintains current knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for social worker services.
- Immediately reports any accident, incident, lost articles, or unusual occurrence to Director of Nursing/Clinical Manager.
- Participates in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
- Participates in patent care conferences.
- Maintains contact with community support groups and provides professional expertise as required.
- Plans/coordinates all social services within the Agency.
- Documents all patient/family services provided as required by Agency policy.
- Assists physician and other 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.
- Works with the family.
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Supervises BSW on monthly basis.
- Other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing/Clinical Manager (or Social Worker, if Social Work Assistant).
Qualifications
- A person who has a master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and has one-year experience in a health care setting, or has a Baccalaureate degree in social work, psychology,sociology or other field related to social work, and has had at least one-year experience in a health care setting (functions as an assistant).
- One (1) year of Social Work experience, preferred.
- One (1) year of experience in home care, preferred.
- Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement.
- Ability to work with individuals to enlist cooperation of many people to perform/achieve a common goal.
Working Environment
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
Job Relationships
Supervised by: Director of Nursing/Clinical Manager
If Social Work Assistant: Social Worker
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients by providing essential social work services that enhance their overall well-being.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25