Social Worker Home Health

CenterWell Home Health; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring community focused on health as a Medical Social Worker. In this role, you'll evaluate patients' emotional and social needs, develop personalized care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive support. Your expertise will help patients navigate their recovery journey, utilizing community resources and providing essential guidance. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families, ensuring they receive the best care possible. Be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes whole-person health and well-being.

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Business travel and accident insurance

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work required; licensure in state of practice.
• Minimum one year of experience in healthcare or home health.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop personalized care plans for patients.
• Assist in discharge planning and coordinate with healthcare team.
• Supervise and instruct Social Work Assistants in patient care.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of medications

Ability to organize tasks

Flexibility in work hours

Fluent in English

Education

Masters or doctoral degree in social work

Tools

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Join to apply for the Social Worker Home Health role at CenterWell Home Health

CenterWell Home Health provided pay range

This range is provided by CenterWell Home Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$71,200.00/yr - $97,100.00/yr

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Medical Social Worker participates in the interdisciplinary care provided to home health patients. The Medical Social Worker functions to evaluate and develop a plan of care personalized to fit the patient’s emotional and social needs. The Medical Social Worker provides direction and supervision of the Social Worker Assistant as required and when involved in the patient’s plan of care. The Medical Social Worker works within CenterWell Home Health's company-specific policy and procedures, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws, and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient’s social and emotional state as it relates to his or her illness or injury, needs for care and his or her response to such treatment, and adjustments to care.
• Assesses any relationships of the patient’s medical and nursing needs in the home setting, financial resources, and available community resources.
• Provides appropriate action to obtain available community resources to assist in resolving issues that may be impeding the patient’s recovery.
• Instructs patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional responses connected with ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to teaching.
• Assists the physician and other health team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health.
• Participates in the development and periodic re-evaluation of the physician's Plan of Care for the patient.
• Observes, records, and reports changes in patients’ condition and response to treatment to the Clinical Manager.
• Participates in the discharge planning process.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in care coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health team members in the identification and resolution of patient needs.
• Supervises, instructs, and evaluates the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW) to assure that all medical social services are provided to patients in compliance with Company, government, and professional standards.
• Maintains and submits documentation as required by the company and/or facility including any case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports, progress notes, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care.

Required Skills/Experience

• Masters or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Social Worker licensure in the state of practice; if required by state law or regulation.
• A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice.
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist with discharge planning needs, and to obtain community resources (housing, shelter, funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal information and referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility).
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
• Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
• Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$71,200 - $97,100 per year

Description Of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.

About Us

About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status.