What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Social Worker position at NHC HomeCare Milan?
"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life"
Position: PRN/Part Time Social Worker
The Masters Social Worker supervises and provides for the evaluation of the social and emotional needs of the patient related to their medical condition, and provides counseling, etc. based on this evaluation.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- One year social work experience in a health care setting is required.
State-specific requirements:
TENNESSEE
- Current state certification as a certified master social worker (CMSW as provided in T.C.A. §63-23-102.), OR
- Current license as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Position Highlights:
- Provides and accurately documents direct social services to patients planned to restore the patient to optimum social and health adjustment; including:
- Assesses social and emotional factors, to estimate impact on the patient’s capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living
- Helps the patients and caregivers to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations
- Assists patients and caregivers with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care; and
- Identifies resources, such as caregivers and community agencies, to assist the patient to resume life in the community, including discharge planning
Benefits:
Competitive Wages, Insurance, 401K Match, Dental, Vision (All Optional), Fun, Fast Paced Work Environment
NHC HomeCare Milan is located at 14091 South First Street, Milan, TN 38358
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-milan/
We look forward to talking with you!! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
