LMSW | Home Health Social Worker - Flexible Schedule & Top Pay

Pruitthealth Corporation; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth LMSW Home Health is seeking a licensed medical social worker to provide in-home psychosocial assessments, care planning, and family counseling in the Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender NC area. Requirements include a Master’s degree in social work, at least one year of medical social work experience, and an unrestricted state license.

A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required. Join a team with a new pay-per-point model, top-market pay, and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
• One (1) 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 LMSW Home Health is seeking a licensed medical social worker to provide in-home psychosocial assessments, care planning, and family counseling in the Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender NC area. Requirements include a Master’s degree in social work, at least one year of medical social work experience, and an unrestricted state license.

A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required. Join a team with a new pay-per-point model, top-market pay, and opportunities for career