LMSW Home Health Social Worker (Per Diem) - Top Pay

PruittHealth; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PruittHealth Home Health is seeking a Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW to provide in-home social work services to patients and families in their residences. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and collaboration with the care team.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop care plans with the RN, connect families with resources, and counsel families through changes in health status.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school.
• 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 in-home social work services to patients and families in their residences. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and collaboration with the care team.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, develop care plans with the RN, connect families with resources, and counsel families through changes in health status.