What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker position at Reid Home Health?
Overview
Reid Home Health has provided home care and wellness services for over 16 years. Their innovative services and specialty programs recognize the needs of each patient and promote the highest quality of life. Their goal is to ensure all services consistently exceed quality measures and the expectations of patients and referring physicians. Reid Home Health's quality care is provided through a team of registered nurses, social workers, companions, dieticians, aides and physical, occupational and speech therapists.
Responsibilities
At Reid Home Health, we’re dedicated to making a difference in people's lives every day. It’s what made you become a Social Worker in the first place. Join our team and make a difference with us!
- Establishes a care plan in according to the physician’s plan of treatment. Provides crisis intervention as required.
- Assists the physician and other caregivers in understanding the significant social/emotional/economic factors influencing the patients ability to improve medically.
- Assists in making appropriate community referrals to gain access to additional resources as needed. (i.e. applications for public assistance, housing problems, additional health care resources, transportation).
- Works with the patient’s family/caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimum caring relationship between the patient and family /caregiver
Qualifications
- One year social work experience in a health care setting required.
- Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced.
- Master’s degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Must obtain and maintain current CPR Certification (all locations).
- Home Care Experience Preferred
Salary : $33 - $60
