What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker (Per Diem) position at Perpetual Care Home Health?
Perpetual Care Home Health is looking for per Diem MSW to join our team. The MSW will cover cities in Alameda county (Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin)
Compensation: PER VISIT RATES (salary range is $130-$140 / visit)
Job Description Summary
The Medical Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
1. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
2. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
3. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
4. Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
5. Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
6. Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
7. Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.
8. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
9. Participates in in-service education programs.
10. Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
11. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
12. Participates in discharge planning.
13. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.
Position Qualifications
1. Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work at a minimum, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
2. Licensed preferred but not required.
3. Minimum of one year's experience in health care.
4. Experience in a home health care preferred.
5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
6. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Pay: $130.00 - $140.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $130 - $140