Be Part of Something New. Help Us Build Something Great. Join our founding team of dedicated Home Health professionals! We are a new and growing home health agency built around one simple goal: to provide exceptional, compassionate care to patients where they feel most comfortable — at home. As a new organization, we are looking for clinicians who want more than just a job. We are looking for professionals who want to make an impact, contribute their ideas, and help shape the culture and standards of a growing agency. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at the beginning of our journey. Your experience and commitment to patient care will play an important role in helping us build a strong clinical team and establish a reputation for quality, reliability, and compassionate service in the communities we serve. We are currently seeking Per Diem Home Health Medical Social Worker to join our growing team.

POSITION

Medical Social Worker (Home Health)

TYPE:

Per Diem PAY:

Competitive per-visit compensation

LOCATION

San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

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 required. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems. Participates in discharge planning. Participates in in-service education programs. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Director of Patient Care Services or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.

Required Experience:

Graduate of a bachelor's and Master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care. Experience in a home health care preferred. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Possesses and maintains current

CPR /BLS

certification. Must be licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$70.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

Experience:

Social work: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

On the road