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Licensed Master Social Worker LCSW Home Health PRN
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$30,223 / year median in Florida
+17% projected growth
Job Description
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Ascension at Home together with Compassus Position Summary The Home Health Licensed Master Social Worker is responsible for providing coordinated care in the home to clients of all age groups and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling, and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family. Position Specific Responsibilities- Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
- Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency, i.e., attending in-services, as required by regulation; participates in in-service programs.
- Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
- Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors.
- Provides effective communication to patient/family, team members, physician, and other health care professionals to ensure coordination of services; provides appropriate referrals, as necessary.
- Assures continuity of quality patient care delivered according to the plan of care with appropriate documentation.
- Evaluates and assesses home health patients to identify psychosocial (counseling/intervention), financial, environmental, and community needs to include. the POC, documentation, clinical records (clinical and progress notes), case conferences, and community resource referrals. Evaluates effectiveness and outcomes of care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.