Social Worker MSW

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THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING POSITION

• DAY SHIFT
• 5 DAYS/FLEXIBLE
• FULL TIME

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing referral services to home care clients, families and caregivers, addressing issues such as adjustment to illness/prognosis, care system issues, community resource issues, and insurance/financial issues. The MSW develops and implements a plan of care in collaboration with the Home Care team providing care to the patient.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Provides medical social work services to patients and families including assessment, counseling, casework, community resource referral, advocacy and discharge planning utilizing current practice knowledge and skill.
• Consults and educates staff, volunteers and community of the social and emotional factors related to the care of the terminally ill patient and the family.
• Provides social work in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics and Providence Hospice and Home Care philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• All required documentation will be complete, accurate and timely.
• Promotes and practices patient/family, personal and environmental safety while performing job duties according to agency policies and procedures.
• Participates in relevant educational activities to provide competent care to patients/caregivers, to improve the social work skills and to seek personal and professional growth.
• Displays professionalism in the work environment in all areas including communication with both internal and external customers.
• Complies with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and CHAP requirements as well as facility/agency specific policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client demographics, medical and financial information at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of all company and client information.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of confidential documents and adheres to all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures including regulatory requirements with regard to infection control, practicing standard precautions, sanitation, and safety and disaster preparedness.

Education and/or Experience

• Required - Master's Degree Social Work
• Required - 1 year Health care setting.
• Preferred - 2 years Health care setting.
• Preferred - Home health care setting.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Communication:
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Language Skills: Requires ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Computer Skills: Computer/Office Skills:
• Computer Skills: Ability to use standard office equipment including personal computers, telephones, copiers and fax machines.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook preferred.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to follow appropriate communications channels.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Team Building/Interpersonal Skills:
• Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates competency by maintaining positive, collaborative, and constructive interpersonal relationships.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Understands and practices the principles of effective teamwork.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Work Prioritization/Flexibility/Adaptability:
• Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates ability to prioritize work assignments and meet productivity and quality standards.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Adapts easily to changes in work assignments and environment, is willing to assume additional responsibility and learn new procedures.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Effective organizational skills.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work flexible hours in order to meet client needs and consult with staff.
• Other Skills and Abilities: MSW Skills:
• Other Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of basic principles of medical social work practice and of the social and psychological impact of illness on clients and families.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of community resources.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to provide counseling regarding adjustment to illness issues.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation range: $30.98-$48.22 with bonus eligibility (10% short term incentive)

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities

Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and much more.

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