Medical Social Worker (Per Diem)

Bayhealth, Inc; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 110,208; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Excellent and professional clinical mg

Job summary

Bayhealth, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Home Health Medical Social Worker to support patients in the home health program. The role focuses on applying standards of care for social work services and coordinating with the clinical team.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care planning, documentation, information and referrals for patients and families, and liaison with community resources. The position calls for strong communication and driving to patient homes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work accredited by CSWE.
• MSW or Doctorate in social work preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in good standing.
• Minimum of one year of healthcare experience.
• Home health care experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• CPR certification valid.
• Must have a licensed, insured driver’s vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status related to illness and environment; communicate findings to the nurse.
• Conduct social evaluations and plan interventions.
• Maintain clinical records for referrals.
• Provide information and referrals for patients and families.
• Serve as liaison with community agencies.
• Develop contracts with public/private agencies for resources.
• Participate in in-service education and case conferences.
• Assist health care team in understanding social/emotional factors.
• Support total care plan development as required.
• Perform other duties as delegated by Clinical Director/Supervisor.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (CSWE accredited)

Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license

Job description

Bayhealth, Inc. is seeking a Per DiemHome Health Medical Social Worker to serve Bayhealth patients. The Medical Social Worker contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information 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.
• Participates in in-service education programs.
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
• Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social
• Work Education. May have a master’s or doctoral degree in social work.
• Licensed as a licensed clinical social worker by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Minimum of one year\'s experience in health care.
• Experience in 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.

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Excellent and professional support from our clinical management team