Social Services Practitioner (MSW) (Home Health) Full Time
About the position 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in social work or equivalent combination of education/experience: Required
- Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Required
- Three years' experience in a social agency, hospital, or other organization dealing with health and/or welfare: Preferred
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice: Preferred
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