Compassionate Home Health Social Worker

Unity Home Health Services, LLC; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Home Health Services, LLC is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide evaluation, direction, supervision and provision of medical social services to patients in their homes. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, counseling, and coordination with the home health team to support patient and family coping and care planning.

Required is a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field, with healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Experience in healthcare settings with individuals is preferred.
• Ability to evaluate psychosocial status and identify community resources.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses patient’s psychosocial status to identify problems that may affect health.
• Assists care team in evaluating social and economic status and resources.
• Initiates referrals to community resources as needed.
• Sets goals for the plan of care and provides counseling.
• Prepares progress notes and documents treatment provided.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling services

Care planning

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Unity Home Health Services, LLC is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide evaluation, direction, supervision and provision of medical social services to patients in their homes. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, counseling, and coordination with the home health team to support patient and family coping and care planning.

Required is a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field, with healthcare experience preferred.