HH Licensed Social Worker-PRN - N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO,
2 days ago
Job description
JOB SUMMARY
The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
- Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
- Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
- Providing services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
- Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
- Assists physician and other teams members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems
- Prepares clinical notes on all patients referred to social work.
- Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Provides education to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.
- Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
- Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Participating in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
- Other duties as delegated by the Director of Nursing /Supervisor.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
- A graduate of a bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in § b)(3)
- Minimum of one year's social work experience in health care setting.
- Experience in a home health care preferred.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
Work schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Other
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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