Compassionate Medical Social Worker — Home Health

Society for Social Work and Research; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Medical Center Home Health seeks a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction and with the interdisciplinary team, addressing social and emotional factors impacting patient health.

The role supports care planning and connects patients and families to community resources, with a required MSW and valid driver's license; CPR and healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Preferred: 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Preferred: CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient, significant others, physician and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental and social factors related to the patient's health status on an as needed basis.
• Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis.
• Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients on a as needed basis.

Education

Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

Job description

Medical Center Home Health seeks a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction and with the interdisciplinary team, addressing social and emotional factors impacting patient health.

The role supports care planning and connects patients and families to community resources, with a required MSW and valid driver's license; CPR and healthcare experience preferred.