Home Health Licensed Social Worker MSW Part Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to join their home health care team in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This part-time position involves assisting clients with social and emotional health factors, developing care plans, and ensuring coordination of agency services. Applicants must possess a Master's degree in Social Work, a current state license, and at least one year of medical social work experience. Valid driver's license and CPR certification are also required.

Qualifications

• Current state license as required by state law and regulation.
• Minimum of at least one year medical social work experience.
• Valid driver’s license, CPR certification, and proof of automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client with understanding social and emotional factors related to their health problems.
• Develop a plan of care that includes medical and social interventions.
• Coordinate agency services with proper training for caregivers.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive client data.

Skills

Medical social work experience

Client coordination

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Position Overview

Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for a Licensed Master Social Worker to join our dynamic home health care team. Monday - Friday Part Time visits for Eau Claire, Chippewa and Dunn communities.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the client in the ability to understand the significant social and emotional factors related to their health problems.


• Assist in the development of a plan of care based on clinical diagnosis, client and physician input that includes medical and social interventions and measurable goals or outcomes.


• Arrange to have plans of care implemented by providing linkage to community medical and health resources.


• Routinely review client progress to determine the effectiveness of services in reaching maximum rehab potential.


• Ensure use of appropriate medical, social, diagnostic and psychological terminology.


• Investigate and take appropriate actions on client or employee concerns/complaints.


• Instruct clients, family members and primary care givers as needed to insure the optimal functioning level for each client.


• Coordinate agency services by ensuring that other agency caregivers are properly orientated and trained to meet the client’s needs in accordance with agency policies and procedures.


• Ensure effective coordination of client home care services through the timely completion of required documentation as well as the timely transfer of pertinent medical data to the client’s physician, therapists or other care givers.


• Provide input to the Medicare Director regarding the need for formulation or modification of agency policies, procedures, and practices pertaining to client services.


• Maintain accurate and comprehensive client data.


• Initiate and participate in meetings to develop service plans for agency clients.


• Follow policies and procedures and conform to all applicable patient care standards, licensure.

Requirements

• Current state license as required by state law and regulation.


• Master’s degree in Social Work.


• Minimum of at least one year medical social work experience.


• Valid driver’s license, CPR certification and proof of automobile insurance.