Social Services Practitioner (MSW) (Home Health), Full-Time

Adventist Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Merced in Merced, CA seeks a social worker to provide clinical support to patients in their home, coordinating community resources and counseling for patients and families. This role requires strong assessment, documentation, and liaison skills to connect clients with services in the community.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's and a Master’s in social work, with preference for 3 years of relevant health/social care experience and licensure considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Master's degree in social work or equivalent combination of education/experience required.
• Three years' experience in a social agency, hospital, or health/welfare organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Makes the initial patient assessment as ordered.
• Documents assessments, visits, and contacts on the patient's chart.
• Places phone calls and makes visits, serving as a resource liaison as appropriate.
• Provides patients and families with community resources.
• Attends weekly team conferences.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Community resources

Counseling

Resource liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Adventist Health Merced , CA

19 DAYS AGO

Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary

Provides social work support to patients in their place of residence. Responsibilities include providing community resources, placement options and counseling to patients and families as needed. Acts as a competent clinician who provides clinical care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing appropriate technical and decision‑making skills.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required
• Master's Degree in social work or equivalent combination of education/experience: Required
• Three years' experience in a social agency, hospital, or other organization dealing with health and/or welfare: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice: Preferred
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Essential Functions

• Makes the initial patient assessment as ordered.
• Documents assessments, visits, and contacts on patient's chart.
• Places phone calls and makes visits as needed, serving as a resource liaison when appropriate.
• Provides patients/families with community resources.
• Attends weekly team conferences.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

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ABOUT US

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. Location/Region: Merced, CA