What are the responsibilities and job description for the LMSW Social Worker position at VNA?
Come and make your mark with VNA by joining a team of healthcare professionals that have a passion and deep commitment to those we serve! At VNA, we strive to deliver quality palliative and hospice care and meal deliveries to our patients and clients.
Enjoy competitive pay, great PTO package, floating holidays, great benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan with 6% company match and 3-year vesting, continuing education, tuition reimbursement, employee loan program with zero interest repayment plan, flexible work environment, and much more.
Job Summary:
Primary function is to provide coordinated care in the home to patients of all age groups and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family.
Job Classification: Clinical
Lines of Authority: Reports to Director, Family Care Services
Job Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work from a State- accredited program.
- Licensure: Texas Certification; Texas Driver’s License
- Experience: One (1) year social worker experience in a health care agency.
- Skills: Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Hepatitis profile.
- Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patient homes in various conditions. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing, walking and sitting required; requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/family needs; and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family psychosocial needs. Must provide hepatitis acceptance/declination, proof of Tb test.
Criminal History: Must pass background checks
Education
Required- Masters or better in Social Work
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Social Worker License
- Drivers License