Compassionate Home Health Social Worker – Flexible Hours

CenterWell Home Health; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 88.600; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Business travel coverage

Descripción de la vacante

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join our care team in the home health setting. The role reports to the Clinical Manager and leads planning to address patients’ emotional and social needs while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

The position requires a social work license, at least one year of health care social work experience, a valid driver’s license, and CPR certification.

Formación

• Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice.
• Social Worker licensure in the state of practice, if required by state law or regulation.
• A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Experience with discharge planning needs and obtaining community resources.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
• Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Flexibility in work hours and travel locally.
• Maintain current licensure certifications and meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.

Responsabilidades

• Assess the patient’s social and emotional state as it relates to illness or injury, needs for care and their response to treatment.
• Assess relationships of the patient’s medical and nursing needs in the home setting, financial resources, and community resources.
• Provide action to obtain available community resources to support recovery.
• Communicate with patients, family members, and associates in the organization.
• Provide ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to treatment.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary care team for care coordination.
• Evaluate the Social Work Assistant’s performance to ensure compliant services.
• Maintain and submit documentation including case conferences, visit reports, and progress notes.

Conocimientos

Social work experience

Fluent English

Driver's license

CPR certification

Communication skills

Discharge planning

Organization

Educación

Social Work Licensure

Descripción del empleo

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join our care team in the home health setting. The role reports to the Clinical Manager and leads planning to address patients’ emotional and social needs while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

The position requires a social work license, at least one year of health care social work experience, a valid driver’s license, and CPR certification.