Home Health/Hospice Medical Social Worker (LMSW)

Eden Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Health is seeking a Social Worker to deliver in-home healthcare services to patients in Columbia County. This role involves evaluating patient needs, coordinating care, and providing support to patients and families in a rewarding healthcare environment. Join a rapidly growing company that emphasizes personal and professional advancement with extensive support and benefits.

Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Training and educational assistance

Extra pay for on-call/after-hours availability

Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited school of social work required.
• Social Worker licensure in the state of practice needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop plans of care for patients.
• Assess patients' social and emotional needs related to their health.
• Provide ongoing assessment and documentation of patient care.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem Solving

Education

Masters or doctoral degree in social work

Job description

Position:Home Health/Hospice Medical Social Worker (LMSW)

Location: St Helens, OR

Job Id:4246

# of Openings:0

Eden Home Health is hiring a Full Time or Part TimeSocial Worker to provide in-home services to our patients throughout Columbia County .

Why choose Eden? We’re interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with patients that best fit YOUR skills and YOUR availability. Work 1 on 1 with your patients and establish a rewarding relationship that you won’t get in any other healthcare setting. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 5 years in a row!

Job Summary:

• Evaluates and develops a plan of care personalized to fit the patient’s emotional and social needs;
• Assesses the patient’s social and emotional state as it relates to his/her illness or injury, needs for care and his/her response to treatment and adjustments to care;
• Assesses any relationships of the patient’s medical and nursing/therapy needs in the home setting, financial resources and available community resources;
• Provides appropriate action/intervention to obtain available community resources to assist in resolving issues that may be impeding the patient’s recovery;
• Instructs patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional responses;
• Provides ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to teaching;
• Observes, documents and reports changes in the patient’s condition and response to interventions/treatment to the interdisciplinary care team and Clinical Manager;
• Participates in the discharge planning process;
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in care coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health team members in the identification and resolution of patient needs;
• Able to supervise/instruct the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW/LSW) to assure that all medical social services are provided to patients in compliance with company, government and professional standards as applicable;
• Maintains and submits documentation timely per company policy including any case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports progress notes;

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Masters or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Social Worker licensure in the state of practice; if required by state law/regulation
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance
• Flexible schedule to meet your needs- work/life balance is important!
• 24/7 Office Support
• Long-Term Service Recognition/Retention Bonus Program
• “Refer a Friend” Bonus Program
• Training and educational Assistance
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
• Extra pay for on-call/after-hours availability
• Extra pay for worked Holidays
• Paid mileage rate for commute between patients’ homes
• Continuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online and in-person education
• Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
• Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.

Personal Benefits:

• Paid sick leave and vacation time – eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Floating Holiday – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!

Eden Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.