What are the responsibilities and job description for the MSW-Social Worker position at South Texas Regional Home Health?
We are hiring a MSW- Social Worker.
Elite Home Healthcare, part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a MSW-Social Worker, you can expect:
- the ability to build in-person patient relationships
- continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
- independence and autonomy
- career growth possibilities
Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.
- Assists the patient, significant others, physician, and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental, and social factors and difficulties related to the patient's health problems; which interfere with maximizing the benefit of medical services and the plan of care.
- Contributes as a health care team member to the development of comprehensive, integrated treatment plans for patients.
- Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients.
- Plans for continuity of care with hospitals and community agencies.
- Determines patient’s ability to cope with daily living problems and assists patient in coping with illness.
- Assists the patient and significant others to understand, accept, follow, and implement medical recommendations.
Education & Experience
- Master's Degree from a school of Social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Educations.
- One year of social work experience in a health care setting
- Current CPR certification
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
