Home Health Social Worker MSW

Job Duties

Conducts clinical assessments to identify patients' psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs, documenting in the Plan of Care, clinical records, and team notes.

Delivers direct and indirect social services across settings such as homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.

Provides crisis intervention and supportive counseling to patients and families coping with terminal illness, tailoring support to individual and family dynamics.

Completes documentation and duties in compliance with federal/state regulations and organizational policies.

Actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing to care planning and coordination.

Consults with colleagues, leadership, patients, families, and external partners to support care goals.

Facilitates level-of-care transitions and discharge planning.

Responds promptly to social services referrals from the hospice team.

Accepts assignments within professional competencies while fostering a collaborative, team-based approach.

Education And/or Experience

Required - Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work.

Preferred - 2 years of supervised, post-Master’s experience in a psychiatric or other health care setting.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Required - Master Social Worker License OR Clinical Social Worker License (Vendor Managed).

Required - National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed).

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The demands of this role require a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities.

Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential.