Social Worker LCSW-C

LHC Group, Inc.; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated PRN Social Worker to join their compassionate team. This role focuses on assisting patients and families through challenging health journeys, providing essential counseling and support. You will be pivotal in assessing and treating mental and social conditions, ensuring continuity of care, and helping individuals navigate their recovery. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and offers a culture of caring, growth, and meaningful connections. Elevate your career while making a significant impact in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Flexibility for work-life balance

Continuing education opportunities

Career growth resources

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work required.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families coping with long-term illness.
• Assess and treat mental and social conditions of patients.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Diagnosis

Social Work

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

One year of healthcare social work experience

Tools

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a PRN Social Worker LCSW-C.

Salary range: $30.00-$37.00 per hour

At VNA, part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We enjoy meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. It truly is all about helping people.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you, including:

• Employee wellness programs
• Flexibility for true work-life balance
• Continuing education & career growth opportunities
• Support and resources to help you achieve your goals

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The Social Worker (LCSW) in Home Health assists patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe or long-term illness, and with difficulties in recovery and rehabilitation. The Social Worker will assess, diagnose, and treat patients' mental and social conditions, counsel individuals and/or families, and update case records.

• Instructs healthcare team members on community resources available to assist patients.
• Plans for continuity of care with hospitals and community agencies.

Additional responsibilities include assessing and treating social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness to determine their ability to cope with daily living problems, and assisting patients and significant others to understand, accept, follow, and implement medical recommendations.

Education and Experience

Education Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work by the Council on Social Work Education.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.

License Requirements

• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Additional State-Specific Requirements

• Licensed as a Social Worker from the State Board of Social Work.

At LHC Group, we are proud to offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We are proud to be part of the LHC Group family of providers, including VNA of Maryland Chestertown, the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care supporting patients when and where they need it. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective healthcare through our home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.