Medical Social Worker

Ashealthnet; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our home health team serving the Warren, Detroit and surrounding communities. You’ll work with an interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs, connect families to resources, and support recovery in the patient’s environment.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s in Social Work and an MSW license valid in the state of employment, with at least one year of MSW experience in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work is required.
• MSW license valid in the state of employment is required.
• Minimum one year of MSW experience in an acute care setting.
• Home care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan of Care: participate in developing the Plan of Care and assess patients’ needs.
• Patient Outcomes: connect patients and families to community resources and assist with long-range planning.
• Family Educator/Advocate: counsel patients and families on coping, changes and grief.
• Policies: complete clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Rules and Regulations: understand and follow agency policies and communicate schedule changes.
• Operations: attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

Education

Master’s degree of Social Work

MSW license valid in state of employment

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. Agency: Beaumont Home Health and Hospice Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM Territory: Warren, Center Line, Hazel Park, Pleasant Ridge, Ferndale, Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Fraser, Saint Clair Shores, Roseville, Grosse Pointe, Harper Woods, Eastpointe, Mt Clemens, Harrison Township, Clinton Township.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

As a Medical Social Worker (MSW) the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients. Our clinical teams give our patients the greatest gift – the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment. Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Medical Social Worker. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base salary plus a generous, uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market.

• We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you.
• Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

HOW YOU'LL WORK:

You’ll provide patients with access to community resources and ensure that the patients’ medical, emotional and safety needs are met. You’ll provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. You will educate patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Plan of Care: Participate in the development of the Plan of Care and Conduct assessments of the patients’ needs and identifies any barriers. Observe, record, and report patient reactions or changes to appropriate agency staff.
• Patient Outcomes: Connect patients and family to community resources. Assists with patient financial aid applications and long-range planning.
• Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel the patient and family related to coping, changes and grief.
• Policies: Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
• Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

HARD & SOFT SKILLS:

Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude. Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers. Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.

REQUIREMENTS:

Medical Social Worker with a current license in the state of employment. Limited licenses are not acceptable. Master’s degree of Social Work required. Minimum one-year experience as a MSW in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred. Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver. Capable of all physical demands.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.