Social Worker - Home Health

Ardencares; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardencares is seeking a compassionate Licensed Social Worker to join our home health team in the Mississippi region. The role focuses on geriatrics and in-home patient support, helping families navigate care options and plan for discharge.

You will work within the Interdisciplinary Team to develop individualized care plans, assess psychosocial needs, and promote patient independence and well-being in community settings.

Qualifications

• Licensed social worker in good standing.
• Experience in geriatrics and home health care.
• Ability to assess patients and plan care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial, emotional, and environmental assessments.
• Provide ongoing counseling, education, and support to patients and caregivers.
• Assist with community resources, referrals, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with clinical team to promote independence and well-being.

Skills

Social work

Geriatrics

Home health care

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Social Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geriatrics and home health care, with experience supporting patients in an in-home or community-based setting.

In this role, you will provide a comprehensive range of social work services to home health patients and their families, including:

• Conducting initial psychosocial, emotional, and environmental assessments

• Providing ongoing counseling, education, and support to patients and caregivers

• Assisting with community resources, referrals, and discharge planning

• Collaborating with the clinical team to promote patient independence and well-being

As an essential member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the Home Health Social Worker plays a vital role in assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, and ensuring services align with home health standards and regulatory requirements.