Position Overview
The Master Social Worker is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination and administration of social work services for patients and their families.
Schedule: Full Time visits Monday through Friday
Territory: Elmore, Autauga, Montgomery, Pike, Bullock, Tallapoosa, and Coosa
Essential Job Functions
- Provide social work assessment and services as prescribed by the physician.
- Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
- Provide a written evaluation defining social work service needs, goals, and expected outcomes in conjunction with Plan of Treatment of referring physician.
- Participate in the development of overall Plan of Care.
- Assist physician(s) and interdisciplinary team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to patient health problems, family response, and care at home.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of patient's medical status and updates self on patient/family status as needed or requested.
- Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
- Assist patients/families in utilizing community resources that will promote optimum financial and emotional support.
- Provide physician(s) and Aveanna with written updates on patient/family needs, progress, goals as requested by physician/health care team.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Current state Social Work license as required by state law and regulation. LMSW is required.
- Minimum of at least one (1) year medical social work experience
- Masters degree required
- Hospice experience preferred
Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time positions)
Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work, including:
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Competitive pay
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Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
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Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
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401(k) with Company match
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Vacation time, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
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Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
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Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
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Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Our Mission
Our mission is to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time. We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care—because outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
