What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker- PRN position at CorsoCare?
Social Worker - LMSW
CorsoCare Home Health & Hospice
MUST HAVE A FULL LICENSE - LMSW
- Location -Livingston County/ Ann Arbor
- PRN/Contingent - Flexible schedule
- Pay Per Visit is $70-80
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Position Summary:
The Home Health Care Medical Social Worker (LMSW) provides services and/or establishes standards addressing the social and/or emotional factors that impact the clients’ ability to achieve the goals of the Plan of Care. Services are provided under the direction of a physician and in conjunction with other health care team members in accordance with the established policies and practices of the Agency.
Required Experience:
- Master’s Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience. Home care experience preferred.
- CPR certification, as applicable.
- Demonstrates knowledge of resources available in the community.
- Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state/Agency requirements. Reliable transportation with good driving record.
Responsibilities:
- The Home Health Care Medical Social Worker assesses the psychosocial status of clients to determine factors that may interfere with client’s ability to achieve goals.
- Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
- Develops a written plan to provide information and direction to other health team members.
- Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress in the clinical record.
- Communicates plans and changes to the physician and/or nursing supervisor and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
- Home Health Care Medical Social Worker initiates referrals as appropriate.
- Prepares social histories to augment existing service, or as a guide in determining or changing level of service. This may include cultural factors, financial concerns, and support system.
- Demonstrates teamwork and effective communication to accomplish client, team, and Agency goals.
- Participates in care conferences and other team or Agency meetings. Shares areas of expertise and initiates interdisciplinary referrals.
- Educates team members and clients/families about community resources and how to access them appropriately.
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