Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW Home Health

About the role

PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for patients and residents while providing employees with a rewarding career as part of the PruittHealth family. This Per Diem Licensed Medical Social Worker position is located in Beaufort County (Bluffton, SC) and provides home‑health medical social services. The organization uses a New Pay Per Point Model that ties compensation directly to the effort and time spent on visits. The purpose of the role is to provide medical social services to PruittHealth Home Health patients and their families in their place of residence.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients within the accepted standards of practice for industry and profession.
• Complete psychosocial history and assessment to evaluate social service needs of patients.
• Develop an initial plan of care in consultation with the RN, RN Clinical Manager, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Locate and obtain resources necessary to the financial, social, medical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Provide counseling to patient/caregivers to assist in coping with significant changes in the patient’s condition.
• Maintain clinical record to meet federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
• Inform the physician, RN, RN Clinical Manager, and other members of the Interdisciplinary team of current patient condition, outcomes, response to counseling and/or treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition or needs.
• Complete and submit required documentation within guidelines established by agency.
• Document all services and interactions in the medical record.
• Assist the patient and family in developing long term planning related to declining independence and/or health status.
• Assist the patient and family in developing an appropriate discharge plan.
• Ability to be self‑directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
• One (1) year of experience in medical social work.
• Valid and unrestricted professional license in the state of practice.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

Pay

New Pay Per Point Model – top pay in the industry. The compensation plan for clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. By assigning higher point values, compensation is directly tied to the work performed and time spent outside of a visit.

Benefits

• Progressive benefit plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunity for career growth.
• Additional pay incentives.
• Flexible schedules.
• Great team environment reflecting a commitment to caring for 16,000 partners.

Schedule

Full‑time, 1st Shift.