What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker position at Well Care Home Health of the Lowcountry, Inc.?
The Medical Social Worker in Home Health works under the supervision of a Clinical Manager, provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 years, according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Participates in professional responsibilities such as program development, student programs and performance improvement programs. Provides patient consultation and assumes a communicative role with other professionals. Supervises social work assistant and performs other duties as assigned.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates the social and emotional factors related to the patient’s illness.
2. Provides goal oriented therapy directed toward the management of illness, strengthening the family’s support and resolving conflicts as part of a multidisciplinary team.
3. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.
4. Contributes to program effectiveness.
5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a
daily basis.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1. Education: Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.
2. Licensure / Certifications: Certified (licensed) or the ability to be certified as a Clinical Social Worker by the State Certification Board for Social Work.
3. Experience: One year of experience as a Clinical Social Worker in a healthcare setting. Prefer home health experience.
4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Ability to speak clearly to communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff regarding patient’s condition and care. Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language. Hand/eye coordination to use computer. Able to perform basic patient transfers and guard patients.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop positive interactions with patients, families, physicians, and staff to effectively care for patients.
6. Essential Physical Requirements: Sitting for patient, family, and group therapies; writing, some walking, climbing stairs, standing and driving an automobile.
7. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to asses a patient’s psycho-social situation, formulate treatment plans, select appropriate social work interventions, evaluate the patient’s response to treatment interventions and to engage the patient in treatment. Requires a high level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory. Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques.
8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patient and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate interventions. Utilize hearing to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff.
9. Exposure to Hazards: Ability to withstand allergies such as dust, smoke, cigarette smoke, fumes. May be subject to blood borne pathogens exposure and to blood and/or body fluids. May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting. May encounter situations which present a potential threat to personal safety. May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.
10. Hours of Work: Essentially 40 hours per week but may need to flex schedule to accommodate patient needs.
11. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
12. Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.
