Medical Social Worker

A different kind of care that ensures youre surrounded by people who make a difference in your life.

Position: Medical Social Worker

NHC HomeCare Chipleyis looking for a Medical Social Worker to join our Medical Social Worker supervises and provides for the evaluation of the social and emotional needs of the patient related to their medical condition and provides counseling etc. based on this evaluation.

Qualifications - ALL states:

1. Masters Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
2. One year social work experience in a health care setting is required.

PLUS state-specific requirements:

FLORIDA specific

• a. To provide clinical counseling to patients or caregivers the social worker must have a current state license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) pursuant to Chapter 491 F.S.

Position Highlights:

• Provides and accurately documents direct social services to patients planned to restore the patient to optimum social and health adjustment; including:
  Assesses social and emotional factors to minimize impact on the patients health and ability to cope with problems of daily living
  Helps the patients and caregivers to understand accept and follow medical recommendations
  Assists patients and caregivers with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care; and
  Identifies resources such as caregivers and community agencies to assist the patient to resume life in the community including discharge planning
  Assists the providers and home care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems and
  Participates in the development of the plan of care.

National HealthCare Corporationis recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

TheNHCenvironment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners not only to the health of our patients but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHCs values of honesty and integrity please apply today and find out more about us at look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.