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Personal Touch Hospice of Virginia

Medical Social Worker MSW

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What they do

A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

$65,252 / year median in Virginia

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

About Us:
With over 50 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled professionals to join our team and continue our legacy of providing personalized and attentive care to patients in the comfort of their own home.
Why Choose Us:
At Personal-Touch Home Care, we are committed to creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our team members. Our established history and reputation provide a stable and trusted foundation for your career. Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits that enhance your overall well-being and support your career growth.
They include:
The Medical Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services. The coverage area includes the Peninsula and the Southside.
Responsibilities:
1. Assess the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment. 2. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. 3. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work. 4. Provides information and referral services for the organizations' patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. 5. Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies. 6. Serves as a liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies. 7. Maintains collaborative relationships with the organizations personnel to support patient care. 8. Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required. 9. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems. 10. Participates in discharge planning. 11. Other duties as delegated by the Director of Hospice/Director of Patient Services.
Qualifications:
Graduate of a master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Educations (CWSE). Minimum of one years' experience in health care, preferably Home Health Care. Experience in home health highly preferred. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills. We are excited to welcome passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Personal Touch Home Care . We're more than just a company, we're a close-knit family dedicated to supporting each other's success and well-being. and join us in making a positive impact on the communities we serve.