MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

(MSW)

SCHEDULE

Part-Time, 3 days per week, Monday-Friday

TERRITORY

Haydenville, Logan, and Surrounding Areas AGENCY:

Adena Home Health Summary:

As the Medical Social Worker (MSW) you will play a vital role in supporting patients and families by addressing social, emotional, financial, and community resource needs. Working as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the MSW helps patients navigate challenges related to illness, recovery, and long-term care while promoting safety, independence, and quality of life. This position is responsible for conducting assessments, developing care plans, coordinating community resources, providing counseling and support, and maintaining compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

Licensed Social Worker with current license in the state of employment. Master of Social Work preferred. Minimum of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying. Ability to create positive impressions and communicate with a variety of people. Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co-workers. Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients. Knowledgeable on social work best practices. Ability to make appropriate judgments. Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution. Detail-oriented and observant. Disciplined style of work ethic. Ability to prioritize and be timely. Works efficiently. Ability to follow directions and work as a team member. Valid driver's license and auto insurance in own name.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels' patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. 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 and families/caregivers and community agencies. Serves as liaison between patients and 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 personnel. Participates in the development of the plan of care and attends case conferences weekly. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues. Participates in discharge planning when needed. Assists patient and family/caregiver with securing durable power of attorney and with funeral arrangements, as needed. Other duties as delegated by the Hospice Administrator

HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions listed below. Bloodborne exposure risk is all. An extensive amount of travel is required for this position. Constantly (66

• 100%): Reading, Speaking, Writing English; Communications Skills; Computer/PDA Usage; Hand/finger dexterity; Hearing/Seeing; Talking in person; Hearing in person; Vision for close work Frequently (34
• 66%): Walking; Sitting; Talking on the phone; Hearing on the phone Occasionally (2
• 33%): Driving; Bending; Standing; Stretching/Reaching; Climbing; Stooping (bend at waist) Rarely (1% or less): Lifting up to 50 lbs.

with or without assistance; Distinguish smell/taste 12567

Benefits:

401(k) Mileage reimbursement Referral program Application Question(s): This role is part-time, 3 days in a work week. Is this what you're looking for?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

social worker license (Required)

Work Location:

On the road