Flexible PRN Medical Social Worker - Island County

The Pennant Group; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Signature Healthcare at Home seeks a PRN Medical Social Worker to cover Island County (Coupeville, Oak Harbor, Clinton, Freeland, Greenbank, Langley). Flexible, self-directed scheduling and local travel within the service area are offered.

Daytime weekday hours provide a level of autonomy in the role. The MSW will assess psychosocial needs, provide supportive casework, refer to community resources, and collaborate with the physician and care team.

Qualifications

• Must hold Washington State social worker licensure in good standing.
• Minimum one year healthcare, home health, or hospice experience.
• Must have valid driver's license and access to transportation.
• CPR/BLS certification required and must be maintained.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status of patients and family environment per policy.
• Provide rehabilitative and supportive social casework toward optimal adjustment.
• Help patients utilize family and community resources; liaise with agencies.
• Maintain resource lists for patients and staff; coordinate referrals.
• Assist families with personal/environmental difficulties and discharge planning.
• Consult with physician and care team on psychosocial factors affecting health.
• Document assessments, plans of care and progress notes timely.
• Participate in staff development, and revise plans with treatment team.
• Communicate effectively with all care providers; schedule visits weekly.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Social work license

Driver's license

CPR/BLS

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Education

Washington State Social Worker license

Job description

Signature Healthcare at Home seeks a PRN Medical Social Worker to cover Island County (Coupeville, Oak Harbor, Clinton, Freeland, Greenbank, Langley). Flexible, self-directed scheduling and local travel within the service area are offered.

Daytime weekday hours provide a level of autonomy in the role. The MSW will assess psychosocial needs, provide supportive casework, refer to community resources, and collaborate with the physician and care team.