PRN - Social Worker

MEDICA HEALTH MANAGEMENT INC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDICA HEALTH MANAGEMENT INC in Austin, TX seeks a PRN Social Worker (Spanish bilingual preferred) to provide professional, family-centered social work services in the home health setting. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, care planning, and coordination with the patient and family.

The position requires TX licensure as a Social Worker, home health experience preferred, reliable transportation, and the ability to work independently to support patients in their home environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Social Worker in TX.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation and a driver's license in good standing.
• Capable of independent decision making and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' and families' psychosocial, environmental, and financial needs.
• Formulate, implement, and evaluate a plan of care in collaboration with patient, family, and other caregivers, and provides case management as appropriate.
• Assist the team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to the patients' health problems.
• Maintain documentation in patient's record per internal regulatory and professional standards.
• Monitor, observe, and evaluate changes and progress in patient’s condition and environment. Report changes, progress, or lack of progress to physician and/or nurse case manager.

Skills

Spanish

Education

Licensed Social Worker (TX)

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Cuidado Casero Home Health Central - Austin, TX 78723

Position Type: PRN

Travel Percentage: Road Warrior

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Health Care

Competitive Rates / Flexible Schedule

We are looking for a PRN Social Worker, Spanish bilingual preferred, to provide professional, comprehensive, family-oriented services to individuals in the home setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' and families' psychosocial, environmental, and financial needs.
• Formulate, implement, and evaluate a plan of care in collaboration with patient, family, and other caregivers, and provides case management as appropriate.
• Assist the team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to the patients' health problems.
• Maintain documentation in patient's record per internal regulatory and professional standards.
• Monitor, observe, and evaluate changes and progress in patient’s condition and environment. Report changes, progress, or lack of progress to physician and/or nurse case manager.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Social Worker in the state of TX.
• Home health experience is preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation and a driver's license in good standing.
• Must be capable of making independent decisions relevant to client’s needs.
• Must be capable of prioritizing and handling multiple tasks of critical importance simultaneously.