Home Health MSW: Advocate & Care Planner

Interim HealthCare; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible assignments, autonomy, and 0

401(k) up to 4% - with immediate vestm

Job summary

Interim HealthCare®, the nation’s first home care company, is seeking a Part Time Medical Social Worker (MSW) to serve Hudson, WI and surrounding areas. The role focuses on providing home-based social services and coordinating with a patient-centered care team.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Social Work with an active MSW license in Wisconsin, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of social work experience, preferably in home healthcare. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work and active MSW license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 1 year of social work experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based social services to patients dealing with depression, anxiety, poor nutrition or a lack of resources that make managing their injury or disease difficult.
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT, OT or SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and individual goals.
• Monitor a patient’s psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needs.
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goals.
• Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention and advocacy.
• Consult with family and caregivers on patient’s plan of care and how to help them progress.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Interim HealthCare®, the nation’s first home care company, is seeking a Part Time Medical Social Worker (MSW) to serve Hudson, WI and surrounding areas. The role focuses on providing home-based social services and coordinating with a patient-centered care team.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Social Work with an active MSW license in Wisconsin, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of social work experience, preferably in home healthcare. Mileage reimbursement is provided.