Medical Social Worker (58671)

Interim HealthCare; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible assignments, autonomy, and 0

401(k) up to 4% - with immediate vestm

Job summary

Interim HealthCare®, the nation’s first home care company, is seeking a Part Time Medical Social Worker (MSW) to serve Hudson, WI and surrounding areas. The role focuses on providing home-based social services and coordinating with a patient-centered care team.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Social Work with an active MSW license in Wisconsin, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of social work experience, preferably in home healthcare. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work and active MSW license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 1 year of social work experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based social services to patients dealing with depression, anxiety, poor nutrition or a lack of resources that make managing their injury or disease difficult.
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT, OT or SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and individual goals.
• Monitor a patient’s psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needs.
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goals.
• Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention and advocacy.
• Consult with family and caregivers on patient’s plan of care and how to help them progress.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: WI HUDSON - Hudson, WI 54016Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $29.00 - $35.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayMedical Social Worker (MSW)

Interim HealthCare®, the nation’s first home care company, is excited to be looking for a Medical Social Worker to join our Hudson and surrounding area territory. It’s an opportunity to advocate for others in meaningful ways that improve their lives and bring strength amid their struggles. If that resonates with your heart, you are made for this!

Our Medical Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits:

• $29 - $35 per hour
• Mileage reimbursement
• Build meaningful one-on-one relationships with your patients
• Flexible assignments, autonomy, and work-life balance
• 401(k) up to 4% - with immediate vestment!

As a Medical Social Worker, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide home-based social services to patients dealing with depression, anxiety, poor nutrition or a lack of resources that make managing their injury or disease difficult
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT, OT or SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and individual goals
• Monitor a patient’s psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needs
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goals
• Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention and advocacy
• Consult with family and caregivers on patient’s plan of care and how to help them progress

A few must-haves for Medical Social Workers:

• Master’s degree in Social Work and active MSW license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 1yearof social work experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills, good communicator, empathetic, compassionate and resourceful

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Medical Social Workers (MSWs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates social workers, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of MSWs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the home-based, social services they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.