Medical Social Worker - $3,000.00 Sign On Bonus

The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

1. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).

2. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.

3. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.

4. Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.

5. Providing services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.

6. Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.

7. Assists physician and other teams members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.

8. Prepares clinical notes on all patients referred to social work.

9. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

10. Provides education to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

11. Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

12. COVID-19 Vaccine Required. Agency will consider accommodations for disability- and religious-based reasons.

1.       Must have a master’s or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

2.       Minimum of one year's social work experience in health care setting.

3.       Experience in a home health care preferred.

4.       Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

5.       Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

6.       Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order

To Apply, please visit the following link: https://pennant.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/EliteHHHCareerSite/job/Clarkston-WA/Medical-Social-Worker--Fulltime----Lewiston-Clarkston-Orofino-area_JR36793

Elite Home Health & Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.