Medical Social Worker, Home Health

Sutter Health; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health's SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - South Valley in Colorado is seeking a licensed social worker to assess social and emotional factors related to a patient’s illness and home care needs. The role emphasizes developing plans for home social work services and education for patients and families.

You will collaborate with the home health team and community resources to ensure integrated care, while upholding regulatory guidelines and professional standards. MLS/MSW credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Must have well developed social work assessment and clinical skills as well as time management skills.
• Knowledge of local community resources.
• Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury, and of the influence of culture on health care.
• Knowledge of state and Federal homecare regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.
• Ability to maintain harmonious constructive working relationships with internal and external customers (patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians and community resources).

Responsibilities

• Assesses social and emotional factors related to the patient’s illness, medical and nursing requirements in the home.
• Develops and implements a plan for home social work services, including education of patients, family members and care givers.
• Coordinates with other home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care.

Skills

Social work assessment

Clinical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Community resources

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

MSW

MSS

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - South Valley

Position Overview:

Assesses social and emotional factors related to the patient’s illness, medical and nursing requirements in the home. Develops and implements a plan for home social work services, including education of patients, family members and care givers. Coordinates with other home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care.

Job Description :

• EDUCATION:
• Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school accredited by the council on Social Work Education
• OR Masters of Social Services, MSS, degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS

• INS - Automobile Insurance (not required for Sutter Care Mgmt Population Health)
• DL-Valid Drivers License (not required for Sutter Care Mgmt Population Health)
• BLS-Basic Life Support (not required for Sutter Care Mgmt Population Health)

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have well developed social work assessment and clinical skills as well as time management skills.
• Knowledge of local community resources.
• Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury, and of the influence of culture on health care.
• Knowledge of state and Federal homecare regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.
• Ability to maintain harmonious constructive working relationships with internal and external customers (patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians and community resources).
• Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
• Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
• Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $43.99 to $61.59 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position’s primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.