Medical Social Worker

Description

Careage Home Health of King County is hiring a medical social worker. Must be a LICSW.

Position Overview

A Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides social work services to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager. Services are furnished by a qualified social worker or by a qualified social work assistant under the supervision of a qualified social worker.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies/procedures.
• Understands and promotes principles of QAPI.
• Acts as a consultant to other Agency personnel.
• Participates in the coordination of Agency's services with the services of other community resources; uses community resources.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient information.
• Serves as a resource person to employees, patients, physicians and other allied healthcare providers.
• Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with physicians.
• Accepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality.
• Maintains current knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for social work services.
• Immediately reports any accident, incident, lost articles or unusual occurrence to Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.
• Participates in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Participates in patient care conferences.
• Maintains contact with community support groups and provides professional expertise as required.
• Plans/coordinates all social services within the Agency.
• Documents all patient/family services provided as required by Agency policy.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Participates in the development of the plan of care.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Works with the family.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Other duties assigned by Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager (or Social Worker, if Social Work Assistant).

Requirements

• A person who has a master's or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and has one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting, or
• Has a baccalaureate degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other field related to social work, and has had at least one year of social work experience in a health care setting (functions as an assistant).
• Licensed as an Independent Clinical Social Worker in the State of Washington.
• One (1) year experience in home care, preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to work with individuals to enlist cooperation of many people to perform/achieve a common goal.

Knowledge and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Duties

• Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
• Ability to participate in physical activity and to do bending, lifting and/or standing on a regular basis. Light lifting may be required.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while sitting or standing.

Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D Insurance, voluntary STD, LTD, 401k with employer match, 16 days Paid Time Off and holidays, WA & CA Paid Sick Leave and discretionary bonuses. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit careage.com/careers

Why work with us?

Our employees are more than just coworkers – they are family – just like our patients! Working at Careage Home Health, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!

About Careage Home Health

Careage Home Health provides at home care for patients that reside within King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. Our team of caregivers, nurses and therapists work with the guidance and collaboration of the patient's medical team to provide the services needed for their recovery. For more information, visit Careagehealth.com.

About Careage

Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and health care services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to www.careage.com.