Medical Social Worker
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Job Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Medical Social Worker (MSW) Home Health (Per Diem)
CareCo Medical Home Health
CareCo Medical Home Health is seeking a licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide in-home social work services to patients in the community. This per diem role is an excellent opportunity for a social worker who enjoys working independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.
About CareCo Medical Home Health
At CareCo Medical Home Health we provide high-quality compassionate and skilled in-home professional care. Our services include nursing therapy and social services all designed to help individuals remain safe strong and independent in their homes. We support patients with acute and chronic conditions care coordination and access to community resources.
Position Summary
The Medical Social Worker addresses the social emotional and environmental factors that impact a patients ability to achieve the goals of the Plan of Care. Services are provided under physician direction and in collaboration with nurses therapists and other care team members following agency policies and professional standards.
Pay and Schedule
- Per diem position
- Paid per completed visit and documentation
- Flexible work schedule
- Mileage paid between patient visits
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the psychosocial status of patients and identify barriers to care
- Complete assessments and documentation in a timely manner
- Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Provide counseling guidance and support to patients and families
- Educate patients families and team members on available community resources
- Initiate referrals and assist with discharge planning
- Participate in care conferences team meetings and quality improvement activities
- Communicate changes in patient status to physicians and care team members
- Maintain compliance with agency state and federal standards
Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Minimum of three years of experience in a healthcare setting or equivalent experience
- Home health experience preferred
- Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of community resources and social service systems
- Valid drivers license reliable transportation and current auto insurance
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement between patient visits
- Flexible scheduling
- 401(k)
- Professional growth and development opportunities
If you are a compassionate Medical Social Worker looking for a flexible home health role where your work makes a meaningful impact we encourage you to apply and join the CareCo Medical Home Health team.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- Bereavement Counseling
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Computer Literacy
- Home Care
- Medicare
- Social Work
