Medical Social Worker, Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking home health care provider as a Licensed Medical Social Worker in York. This exciting role involves making home visits, assessing clients' social and emotional needs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver essential care. You'll play a vital role in helping clients navigate community resources, ensuring they receive the support necessary for their well-being. Enjoy a flexible per diem schedule while being part of a compassionate team that values your contributions and offers numerous opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay and direct deposit

One-on-one training

Recognition programs

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

PPE supplies

Comprehensive infection prevention protocol

Training and scholarship opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensed by the PA Board of Social Work Examiners at the LMSW or LISW level.
• Minimum 2 years of community-based experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and assess clients' social and emotional health factors.
• Develop care plans and advocate for clients within the community.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Advocacy

Education

Master's in Social Work

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an energetic and experienced Licensed Medical Social Worker, MSW for a per diem opportunity performing home health visits in our York Visits Office. This office services clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout York, Adams, and Fulton County.

Prior home care experience preferred, but not required. As a Medical Social Worker, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

Responsibilities include:

• Making home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Assisting our team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to our clients’ health problems.
• Providing clinical social evaluations and planning appropriate interventions based on evaluation findings.
• Identifying appropriate community resource referrals to address the client’s and the family’s practical and environmental needs.
• Acting as an advocate for both the client and the family to navigate the patient through the community system.
• Participating in the development of the total plan of care with the multidisciplinary team of BAYADA clinicians, as appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining contracts with public and private agencies as resources for the patient.
• Educating and instructing patients, family members, or other patient representatives in community resources to promote the patient's health, safety, well-being, and independent living.
• Accurately documenting observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Qualifications for the ideal candidate:

• Must be licensed by the PA Board of Social Work Examiners at the Master (LMSW) or Independent (LISW) level.
• A minimum of a Master's in Social Work, with at least 2 years of community-based experience.
• Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education, as demonstrated by school transcript or degree.
• Home care experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Ability to travel to cases, as assigned.

BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:

• To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here
• Enjoy being part of a team that cares, and a company that believes in leading with our values.
• Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
• Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
• Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Benefits may include mileage reimbursement; weekly pay and direct deposit; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.

Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader. Apply now for immediate consideration.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.