Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Health

The Pennant Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequoia Home Health and Hospice in California is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join our team. You will implement standards of care, assess psychosocial status, and develop individualized care plans in partnership with patients, families, and caregivers.

The role requires a Master of Social Work, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license; health-care experience is preferred. We value clear communication and organization as we support patients transitioning home.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master of Social Work.
• One year of social work experience in health care setting preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the nurse.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
• Assists physician and other teams in understanding social factors related to health problems.
• Provides information and referral services for patients and families.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master of Social Work

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Job description

The Sequoia DifferenceAt Sequoia Home Health and Hospice, we’re passionate about our work and take pride in the quality of service we provide. Our community is uniquely diverse, and it’s our aim to fulfill the unique needs of our patients through excellent individualized care.Our focus is to help facilitate a smooth and safe transition home and provide life-changing service with the amount of care and dignity our patients and their families deserve.Sequoia Hospice is growing and looking for experienced, compassionate Home Health Medical Social Worker to join our team!JOB SUMMARYThe Medical Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.RESPONSIBILITIESThe Medical Social Worker assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.Assists physician and other teams members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.Provides education to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.JOB REQUIREMENTSMust have a Master of Social Work.Preferred one year's social work experience in health care setting.Experience in a home health care preferred.Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.Why Sequoia Home Health and Hospice?Sequoia Home Health and Hospice is part of the Cornerstone/Pennant Group with close to 80 locations throughout the country. While we are part of a large family, we operate as a local team. We understand we are nothing without great employees! It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. Join a culture of high performers who are on a mission to create the best Home Health and Hospice agency in the Bay Area!What makes us unique besides our culture of high performers and exceptional care? At Sequoia Home Health, we foster an environment where clinicians and staff members have an unprecedented level of freedom to create and implement the programs that will best serve their patients and communities. We operate with the Core Values of CAPLICO in mind:CelebrationAccountabilityPassion for LearningLove One AnotherIntelligent Risk TakingCustomer SecondOwnershipWe’d love to meet with you if you are passionate about giving exceptional patient care and creating the best Home Health and Hospice agency in the Bay Area!Pay Range: $40 - $45 per hourThe employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.