Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Home Health MSW (Master of Social Work) and make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives by providing compassionate, comprehensive mental health and social support in the comfort of their homes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based mental health interventions, conduct thorough patient assessments, and coordinate care for diverse populations, including children, adults, and seniors. As a vital part of our interdisciplinary team, you will empower individuals and families to achieve optimal health outcomes through personalized counseling, crisis intervention, and case management—all while adhering to clinical documentation standards and confidentiality policies. This paid position is ideal for passionate social workers eager to bring their expertise into community-based settings and foster lasting positive change.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations to determine patient needs and develop tailored care plans.
- Deliver individual, group, and family counseling utilizing evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies for patients experiencing acute mental health or behavioral crises.
- Coordinate care with healthcare providers, community resources, and family members to ensure holistic patient support.
- Document clinical encounters accurately in electronic medical records (EMR/EHR), ensuring compliance with HIPAA and medical documentation standards.
- Collect data for clinical research studies focused on behavioral health outcomes, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
- Manage case loads involving individuals with complex conditions such as PTSD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Alzheimer's disease, or other disabilities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program with valid licensure or certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent.
- Proven experience working with children, adolescents, adults, or geriatrics in home or community settings.
- Strong knowledge of mental health interventions including psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, crisis management, and behavioral therapy techniques.
- Familiarity with EMR systems (Electronic Medical Records) and medical terminology; ability to maintain detailed clinical documentation adhering to confidentiality policies such as HIPAA.
- Experience working with diverse populations from various cultural backgrounds; sensitivity to individual differences.
- Ability to perform patient assessments accurately and develop effective treatment plans aligned with clinical standards.
- Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-9/10) for diagnostic evaluation purposes; experience with CPT coding is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills for client engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and documentation clarity.
Embark on a rewarding career that combines clinical expertise with community service—apply now to become an integral part of our compassionate healthcare team!
Pay: $90.00 - $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
