Medical Social Worker

boost-home-health-careers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Boost Home Healthcare is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to deliver social work services in patients' homes in the Chicago area. The role operates under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor and includes field-based patient support.

You will assess needs, develop treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention and care coordination to promote independence and recovery in a home setting.

Qualifications

• MSW position in home health care context.
• Supervision by the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality services by assessing patient/family system needs
• Develop and implement treatment plans in accordance with departmental and medical center policies
• Perform a bio‑psychological assessment interview with a patient, family, or significant other according to department policy and standards
• Provide appropriate crisis intervention/treatment to adults, children, and families in emergency situations including assessment, counseling, information/referral, and providing consultation to physicians and the healthcare team
• Participate in the development of the Plan of Care and prepare clinical and progress notes
• Submit assessments and notes timely

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Do you love helping others live their best life possible? Are you passionate about promoting quality of life by providing world‑class care?

Inspired by nurses, Boost Home Healthcare makes it easier for patients to focus on recovery and wellness by personalizing and coordinating care. As a member of our team, you’ll play a key role in providing quality home healthcare, where patients are able to remain independent at their place of residence in the healthiest and happiest state of being possible.

A Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides social work services to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor. Services are furnished by a qualified social work assistant under the supervision of a qualified social worker.

Why join our team:

• Treated with respect and dignity
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supported in the field
• Phone stipend
• Mileage reimbursement

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide quality services by assessing patient/family system needs
• Develop and implement treatment plans in accordance with departmental and medical center policies.
• Perform a bio‑psychological assessment interview with a patient, family, or significant other according to department policy and standards.
• Provide appropriate crisis intervention/treatment to adults, children, and families in emergency situations including assessment, counseling, information/referral, and providing consultation to physicians and the healthcare team.
• Participate in the development of the Plan of Care and prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Submit assessments and notes timely.