PER DIEM SOCIAL WORKER

IntegriNurse; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Sign-On Bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403B Retirement Plan

Generous PTO

Growth opportunities

Additional Benefits: life and/or HRA

Job summary

IntegriNurse is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to join our patient care team. The role involves psychosocial assessments, family/caregiver counseling, and discharge planning to support terminal illness care. You will document at Point of Service and collaborate with the Patient Care Team.

Qualifications include MA licensure as LCSW or LICSW, strong communication, and at least one year of healthcare experience; bachelor's degree preferred, and opportunities for growth available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care.
• Experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current Massachusetts licensure: LCSW or LICSW
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group.
• Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Point of Service documentation is an expectation of all clinical personnel for quality care, accuracy, and communication standards.
• Provides information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Participates in discharge planning when needed.

Skills

Social work

Verbal & written communication

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Pay Rate: $35-$40/hour (based on years of experience)

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Weekly pay
• Sign-On Bonus
• Exceptional medical, dental, vision and other optional benefits
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO package
• Growth and career advancement opportunities
• Additional Benefits: Voluntary life and disability insurance, HRA

Essential Job Functions:

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and communicates findings to the registered nurse and
  other members of the interdisciplinary group.
• Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication
  patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation
  findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other
  identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of
  the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or
  taboos.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Point of Service documentation is an expectation of all clinical personnel for quality care, accuracy,
  and communication standards. The clinician is expected to appropriately document at Point of
  Service, have timely synchronization of patient data & effectively communicate with the Patient
  Care Team.
• Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers
  regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients and 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
  personnel.
• Participates in the development of the plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends
  regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects
  of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
• Participates in discharge planning when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care.
Experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Current Massachusetts licensure: LCSW or LICSW
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Social Worker

Preferred

Masters of Social Work

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