LMSW | High-Pay Home Health Social Worker, Flexible Hours

PruittHealth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay structures with unlimited pay

Mileage reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Additional pay incentives

Flexible schedules

Job summary

PruittHealth Home Health is seeking a Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW to provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, and discharge planning for patients in their homes. The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and adherence to standards of practice.

Candidates must hold a Master’s in Social Work, have at least one year of medical social work experience, and an unrestricted license.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
• One year of experience in medical social work.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted professional license in state of practice.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients within the accepted standards of practice for industry and profession.
• Complete psychosocial history and assessment to evaluate social service needs of patients.
• Develop an initial plan of care in consultation with the RN, RN Clinical Manager, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Locate and obtain resources necessary to the financial, social, medical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Provide counseling to patient/caregivers to assist in coping with significant changes in the patient’s condition.
• Maintain clinical record to meet federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
• Inform the physician, RN, RN Clinical Manager, and other members of the Interdisciplinary team of current patient condition, outcomes, response to counseling and/or treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition or needs.
• Complete and submit required documentation within guidelines established by agency.
• Document all services and interactions in the medical record.
• Assist the patient and family in developing long term planning related to declining independence and/or health status.
• Assist the patient and family in developing an appropriate discharge plan.
• Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

PruittHealth Home Health is seeking a Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW to provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, and discharge planning for patients in their homes. The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and adherence to standards of practice.

Candidates must hold a Master’s in Social Work, have at least one year of medical social work experience, and an unrestricted license.