Home Health Medical Social Worker: Impactful Patient Support

Palm Beach - The Roads Home Health; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

The Roads Home Health Care seeks a licensed Home Health Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide psychosocial assessments and support to patients and families across South Florida.

You'll perform in-home assessments, coordinate care with physicians and the care team, educate families on resources, and help with discharge planning. Strong communication and compassion are essential; bilingual candidates are a plus.

Qualifications

• Florida clinical social worker license required.
• Master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school.
• Minimum one year of post-master's experience in a clinical setting.
• CPR/BCLS certification, health certificate, and TB clearance.
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments in patients' homes.
• Obtain and communicate physician orders for certification and recertification of medical social work services.
• Coordinate care planning with physicians, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and families on available resources and coping strategies.
• Deliver social work interventions appropriate to each patient's needs and clinical status.
• Identify safety, environmental, and mobility risks in the home and recommend interventions.
• Connect patients and families with community resources to support optimal outcomes.
• Support transfer and discharge planning in accordance with agency policy.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation and participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.
• Supervise social work assistants and support the team in delivering coordinated patient care.

Skills

Clinical social work

Communication skills

Bilingual

Home health experience

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in Social Work

Job description

The Roads Home Health Care seeks a licensed Home Health Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide psychosocial assessments and support to patients and families across South Florida.

You'll perform in-home assessments, coordinate care with physicians and the care team, educate families on resources, and help with discharge planning. Strong communication and compassion are essential; bilingual candidates are a plus.