HOS - Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Elara Caring; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Pet insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Elara Caring in Indiana is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to assess psychosocial, financial, environmental, and safety needs of patients in home care. The role includes developing care plans and coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure smooth discharge planning.

Applicants must hold a state social work license, have a Master’s (or Doctoral) in Social Work, and possess at least 1 year of healthcare social work experience, with ability to lift up to 50 pounds and travel

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in Social Work as accredited by CSWE.
• 1+ year of healthcare social work experience.
• Valid driver's license or reliable transportation for travel between patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and safety needs.
• Complete initial social work evaluations and reassess at follow-ups.
• Develop and update individualized care plans based on patient needs.
• Coordinate with the care team to support continuity of care and discharge planning.
• Connect patients/families with community resources and support services.
• Counsel and educate patients and families on social and care-related needs.

Skills

Social work skills

lifts up to 50 pounds

Effective communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Doctoral Degree in Social Work

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Medical Social Worker (MSW) with commitment and compassion.

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and safety needs.
• Complete initial social work evaluations and reassess patient needs during follow-up visits.
• Develop and update individualized care plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician orders.
• Communicate changes in patient condition, concerns, or safety issues to physicians and the care team.
• Connect patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services.
• Counsel and educate patients and families to help address social, emotional, and care-related needs.
• Coordinate with the care team to support continuity of care and effective discharge planning.
• Provide compassionate, high-quality social work services that support positive patient outcomes.

What is Required?

• Current State License as a Social Worker
• Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in Social Work from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• 1+ year of social work experience in a healthcare setting
• Social work skills as defined as general social work standards
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staffand continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.
• * Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail].

Pay & Benefit Information:

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits.

Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify:

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.