What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker (MSW) position at Seva Home Health?
Join our growing team! Seva Home Health is locally owned and operated; we are always interested in talking with individuals who share our mission of providing quality and compassionate care to the patients and families that we serve.
We are currently looking to add a Medical Social Worker (MSW) with Healthcare/Home health experience to join our home health team serving Kern Counties.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- One to One Patient Care
- Flexible Schedule
- 401k matching
- Continued education
- Fun and friendly work environment
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of Master’s program in Social Work, (MSW)
- Minimum of one year experience in home health/hospice/palliative care required
- Understand the scope of home health care
- Strong Verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong Computer Skills
- Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
- Bilingual Preferred
- Valid California Driver’s License with reliable transportation and Auto Insurance in compliance with California requirements.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
1. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
2. Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
3. Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
4. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
5. Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
6. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
7. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
8. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
9. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
10. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
11. Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
12. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
13. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
14. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.
Salary : $30 - $40
