Medical Social Worker - Home Health

CommonSpirit Health; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Social Worker to enhance patient care at home. This role involves creating personalized care plans, providing crisis intervention, and educating patients and caregivers. You will play a vital part in connecting patients with community resources, ensuring they receive comprehensive support. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on improving health outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work and state certification required.
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish care plans in line with physician's treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and patient care education.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Patient Care Education

Community Resource Referral

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Reid Home Health is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.

Responsibilities

This is a PRN position

At Reid Home Health, we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve. As a Medical Social Worker, you’ll engage in a range of exciting responsibilities, including:

1. Establishing a care plan in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
2. Providing crisis intervention as required.
3. Assisting the physician and other caregivers in understanding the significant social, emotional and economic factors influencing the patient’s ability to improve medically.
4. Providing patient care education to patients and caregivers.
5. Assisting in making appropriate community referrals to gain access to additional resources as needed (i.e. applications for public assistance, housing problems, additional health care resources, transportation).
6. Working with the patient’s caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimum caring relationship between the patient and caregiver.
7. Completing and submitting all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education. In Indiana, must also be certified under IC25-23.6-4-3.
2. Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced.
3. One year social work experience in a health care setting.
4. Current CPR/BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross and compliance with state requirements.

Ready to Make a Difference?

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.