Social Worker
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
TheSocialWorkerAssistantis responsible for the implementation of standards of care for social work servicesunder the direct supervision of aLicensedMedical Social Worker.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
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 or families/caregivers and community agencies.
Serves as liaison between patients or 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 organization personnel.
Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as requiredunder the direction and oversight of the Licensed Medical Social Worker.
Participates in discharge planningin collaboration with a Licensed Medical Social Worker.
Adhering to theorganization’sdocumentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
Participating in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
Other duties as delegated by theLicensedMedical Social Worker.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed bythe employee of this job. The employeemay be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
JOB REQUIREMENTS(Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Must have abachelor’sdegreein social work, psychology, sociology, or other field related to social workfrom a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Minimum of one yearsocialworkexperiencein health caresetting.*If no bachelor’s degree, you must have a minimum of two years of appropriate experience as a social work assistant, and achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
Experience in a home health care preferred.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements and notices set forth therein. I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company’s established policies and procedures. I agree to request guidance from my Supervisor in the event that I am unsure of how to interpret any policy.
I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the Company or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice.
This position consistently supports and promotes compliance with the Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of theagency, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and all policies and procedures.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
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