REYA
Home Health Social Worker (LCSW)
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- Pay: $60,000-$72,000/Year
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating Weekends/On-Call
- Full-Time
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits (Covered by the Company 100%)
- Add on life insurance, long-term and short-term disability
- Uniform Stipend
- 401k
- Traveling to patients' homes
Job Overview:
The Home Health MSW provides professional social work services to patients receiving home health care. This role focuses on assessing and addressing the psychosocial needs of patients and their families, coordinating resources, and facilitating care to improve patients’ quality of life and support their treatment plans. This role is essential in ensuring that home health patients receive compassionate, comprehensive support that addresses both their medical and psychosocial needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Assessment and Care Planning:
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate patients’ mental health, emotional needs, and social support systems.
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary home health teams (including nurses, therapists, and physicians).
- Patient and Family Counseling: Provide counseling services to help patients and families cope with illness, disability, and changes in life circumstances.
- Offer grief counseling, crisis intervention, and assistance with emotional adjustment related to medical diagnoses or treatment.
Resource Coordination:
- Identify community resources and services (such as financial assistance, housing, transportation, and support groups) and help patients access these resources.
- Coordinate with insurance providers and other community agencies to ensure continuity of care.
Advocacy and Patient Rights:
- Advocate for patients’ rights, including access to care and support services, and help them navigate the healthcare system.
- Educate patients and families about their rights and responsibilities, ensuring they understand the care process and services available
Documentation and Compliance:
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all assessments, interventions, and care provided in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Ensure compliance with agency policies, state and federal regulations, and professional social work standards.
Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team:
- Participate in case conferences and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on the social and emotional aspects of patient care.
Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: State licensure or certification as a Social Worker (as required by state regulations).
- Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare or home health setting is preferred.
- Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a compassionate approach to patient care.
Physical and Emotional Requirements:
- Ability to handle the emotional demands of working with patients facing illness, aging, or end-of-life situations.
- Willingness to travel locally to patients’ homes as required by the home health agency.
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