Medical Social Worker - Home Health and Hospice

Medical Social Worker - Home Health and Hospice Adobe Home Health Care, Inc. Farmington, MI Job Details Full-time $35 - $45 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Electronic health records (EHR) management Hospice experience Patients with cognitive disabilities Working with individuals with cognitive disabilities Individual therapy HIPAA Coding for outpatient services Working with children Records management Bachelor's degree Data management End-of-life care Health information regulatory compliance Working with families Patient interaction Health information management Patient counseling Patient data collection Clinical confidentiality policies Working with children with disabilities Clinical documentation standards Managing patient records Medical terminology Crisis counseling in health services social work Child counseling Full Job Description Header Overview Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Medical Social Worker specializing in Home Health and Hospice services! In this vital role, you will provide compassionate psychosocial support, comprehensive patient assessments, and tailored counseling to individuals and families navigating complex health challenges. Your expertise will help enhance quality of life, promote emotional well-being, and ensure seamless coordination of care across diverse settings. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working within a dynamic, supportive environment committed to excellence. Responsibilities Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments to evaluate patients' emotional, social, and mental health needs, including diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health screening. Develop personalized care plans incorporating clinical counseling, group therapy, and motivational interviewing techniques to support patients with conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer's, PTSD, or developmental disabilities. Provide individual and family counseling sessions focusing on coping strategies, addiction counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral therapy tailored to each patient's unique circumstances. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate home and community-based care, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and accurate medical documentation in electronic medical records (EMR) systems. Assist with intake procedures for new patients, gather data for clinical research projects, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives related to hospice care and post-acute services. Support patients through complex transitions such as assisted living placements or inpatient discharges by offering case management and social work expertise. Maintain detailed medical records, utilize

ICD-9/10

coding for diagnoses, CPT coding for services rendered, and ensure all documentation aligns with healthcare standards. Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work (MSW preferred) from an accredited program; licensure or certification as required by state law. Proven experience in home health or hospice settings with familiarity in geriatrics, palliative care, dementia care, or pediatrics. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding systems (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and HIPAA compliance standards. Demonstrated skills in child & family counseling, crisis management, behavioral health interventions, and working with individuals with disabilities or developmental delays. Experience utilizing EMR systems for documentation and data collection; proficiency in managing medical records securely. Excellent communication skills for engaging with patients of diverse backgrounds—including children—and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries; experience in inpatient or outpatient clinical settings is highly valued. Join us in delivering compassionate care that transforms lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities in clinical research methodologies, specialized therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), applied behavior analysis (ABA), and advanced crisis intervention techniques. If you're passionate about making a difference through social work expertise—especially within hospice or home health environments—apply today to become part of our caring community!

Pay:

$35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Farmington, MI 48336