About us
We currently have needs for a Per Diem Home Health Medical Social Worker in Denver and surronding counties.
What sets us apart from other agencies? While many agencies are corporate-run, we pride ourselves on being a local-owned, boutique-style company that provides exceptional care to those we have the honor of working with. Our leadership team is comprised of clinicians serving clinicians.
In addition to the below benefits, we offer a strongly competitive wage, a multi-discipline collaborative team, very reasonable case load expectations, and a fun team environment. Our team enjoys working together and playing together. Examples of team activities range from snowshoe hiking, ax-throwing, happy hours, and costume contests and picnics.
Although this position is Monday through Friday from 8:30 - 5pm, our MSW role is autonomous with built in flexibility based on your patients’ needs. We believe a work/life balance is not only important for the lives of our team members but allows us to show up with the best care possible to those we serve.
Whether you are an experienced MSW or new to the idea of providing skilled care in the home setting, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
- Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
- Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
- Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
- Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
- Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
- Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor
Skills:
- Mus have a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work education.
- Minimum of one year's experience in health care, Home Health experience is preferred but understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
- Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required MSW skills.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
If you are a compassionate and dedicated Medical Social Worker looking for an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: On the road
