Home Health Social Worker (LCSW)
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Job Location:
Lafayette, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.
Job Description:
Home Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker
PRN (looking for one 8 hour day shift/week)
Lafayette Territory
At Elara Caring we believe the best place for care is where patients feel most comfortableat home. Every day our teams provide high-quality home health care services to more than 60000 patients in the setting they prefer. Wherever our patients are on their health journey our mission is simple: to deliver compassionate patient-centered care that improves quality of life.
As a Home Health Social Worker (LCSW) you will play a vital role in supporting patients and families by addressing the psychosocial emotional financial and environmental factors that impact health and recovery. Working as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team you will help patients navigate challenges access community resources and ensure continuity of care in the home setting.
Why Join the Elara Caring Mission
Collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in home-based patient care
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Opportunities for career advancement in home health and healthcare leadership
Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits
Work that supports patient advocacy care coordination and community resource connection
Responsibilities
As a Medical Social Worker (MSW) in Home Health you will:
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate patients emotional social financial and environmental needs.
Complete the initial social work evaluation and ongoing reassessments for home health patients.
Collaborate with registered nurses (RNs) physicians therapists and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care.
Identify and address social determinants of health that may impact patient outcomes.
Assist with care coordination discharge planning and patient advocacy.
Connect patients and families with community resources support services and financial assistance programs.
Provide patient and family counseling education and crisis intervention when appropriate.
Participate in the development implementation and evaluation of the home health Plan of Care.
Ensure documentation meets Medicare regulatory and agency compliance standards.
Communicate significant findings or safety concerns to the care team and appropriate leadership.
Promote patient safety independence and quality of life within the home environment.
Qualifications
To be successful in this Home Health Medical Social Worker role you will need:
Masters Degree (MSW) or Doctorate in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
Current State Social Worker License LCSW required
1 year of healthcare social work experience (home health hospice hospital or medical setting preferred)
Experience with psychosocial assessments care planning and patient counseling
Knowledge of Medicare guidelines home health regulations and interdisciplinary care coordination
Strong communication documentation and patient advocacy skills
Ability to work independently in a field-based healthcare role
Valid drivers license reliable transportation and auto insurance
Willingness to travel within the service area (approximately 50% travel)
Ability to lift push pull or support up to 50 pounds when assisting patients or equipment
Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited hired assigned and promoted without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process please submit a request via email at
Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors including qualifications skills competencies and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Elara Caring provides exceptional in home health care for patients across the U.S. Contact us today!
