MSW Position Available In St. Lucie, Florida

MSW The Roads Home Health Care Fort Pierce, FL Job Summary:

Provides psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for patients in their homes, as prescribed by a physician, to help patients and their families develop coping skills related to the patient’s diagnosis, treatment, or life situation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs.
• Obtains and updates physician orders for home social work services.
• Communicates any changes in a patient’s status to the healthcare team promptly.
• Coordinates care planning and delivery with the physician, patient/family, and healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educates the patient/family and staff on social work interventions and resources.
• Provides appropriate social work interventions based on ongoing assessments and in line with physician orders.
• Supports a culture of safety and quality, addressing any risks to health and safety in the patient’s environment.
• Performs discharge planning and transfers in compliance with policies and applicable regulations.
• Supervises social work assistants (if applicable) and maintains up-to-date knowledge of community resources.
• Completes and submits documentation and verification of visits according to policy.
• Participates in team meetings and quality improvement activities.

Professional Requirements:

• Adheres to dress code and presents a professional appearance.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with legal practice standards.
• Manages time effectively and attends scheduled patient visits.
• Participates in continuing education and keeps skills and knowledge current.
• Attends required meetings and training sessions and follows organization procedures for grievances, incidents, and emergencies.
• Represents the organization positively and upholds ethical business practices.

Qualifications:

• Current valid state clinical social worker license.
• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited school of social work.
• Minimum of one year of post-master’s clinical experience.
• Preferred experience in home health.
• Valid state driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
• Current health certificate, TB test, and BCLS certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; additional languages preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must meet physical demands of the position, including vision, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.

Medical Specialty:

Geriatrics Home Health Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

On the road