Home Health and Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW)

CommuniCare Health Services; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Blue Ash is seeking a dedicated Home Health and Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW). This role involves assessing patients' psychological statuses, providing counseling, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work and a passion for serving others, contributing to a legacy of love and care for patients and their families.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Insurance benefits package

401 (K) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Training, development & continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Possesses a current Medical Social Worker Licensure in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Assessing the psychological status of patients related to their illness.
• Maintaining clinical records for all patients referred to social work.
• Counseling patients and families concerning medical plans and end-of-life care.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Communication

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Home Health and Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW)

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This position has an option for PRN or Full Time

Why join our Stonerise Home Health team?

We provide high-quality care to help patients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Our team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, home health aides, liaisons, and more who are committed to empowering patients to maintain their independence at home.

We serve our local neighbors, and our team members are the heartbeat of everything we do. We care for patients like we do our own families, and we care for one another the same way.

What You Will Do As a Hospice Social Worker

Have a passion for serving others through love? At Stonerise Home Health and Hospice, a Hospice Social Worker career is more than a job or “a calling” – it’s a chance to leave a legacy of service and love on someone’s life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well.

As a Stonerise Social Worker, you will be responsible for assessing the psychological status as it relates to the patient's illness and environment, carrying out social evaluations, and providing information and services to the patient and families.

Some Of Your Primary Responsibilities Include

• Assessing the psychological status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment and communicating findings to the registered nurse and IDT.
• Carrying out social evaluations and planning interventions based on evaluation findings.
• Maintaining clinical records for all patients referred to social work.
• Serving as a liaison between patients or families and community agencies.
• Participating in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
• Assisting the physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Assisting members of interdisciplinary teams in understanding the significance of social and emotional factors that relate to the patient’s care.
• Assessing and reassessing social and emotional factors in order to help the patient and family cope with problems in daily living and to help them follow medical recommendations to maximize the patient's comfort.
• Counseling patients and families concerning the facilitation of the medical plan of treatment and end-of-life care.
• Participating in the agency's QAPI program.
• Ensuring compliance with the state and federal regulations, company policies/procedures, and process maps in the performance of job duties.
• Other duties as delegated by the Home Health and Hospice Administrators.
  
  

Benefits You Will Enjoy

Full-time team member benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Insurance benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs)
• 401 (K) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Training, development & continuing education opportunities
• Stonerise Chaplain support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements

• Has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree required from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Possesses a current Medical Social Worker Licensure in the states of Ohio.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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