Social Worker Per Diem

Summary

Provides clinical services to meet the mental health needs of home care individuals, collaborating with physician and other team professionals for the purposes of quality diagnostic and treatment services. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient representative (if any) and caregiver. Communicates with the physician wo is responsible for the health plan of care and other health care practitioners as appropriate related to the current home health plan of care.

Responsibilities:
1. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
2. Provides patient, caregiver, & family counseling and education.
3. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems of the client.
4. Participates in case conferences with the health care team, and when necessary, other community agencies.
5. Identifies patient and family needs for other home health services and referral for same, when appropriate.
6. Refers patient and family to appropriate community resources.
7. Records and reports clinical goals and notes to document patient’s reaction and progress in meeting goals and report to physician.
8. Participates in agency’s quality assessment and performance improvement program, and agency-sponsored inservice training.
9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Location: Poughkeepsie-2649 South Road-Suite 220

Work Type: Per Diem