Jobs · Healthcare · Kentucky

Medical Social Worker

CommonSpirit Health at Home · Florence, KY · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$28.1–$41.8/hrContract

Job Summary

At St. Elizabeth's Health at Home, we strive to deliver hope and healing to those we serve. As a Medical Social Worker, you will engage in a range of responsibilities, including:

Responsibilities

  • Establishing a care plan in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
  • Providing crisis intervention as required.
  • Aiding the physician and other caregivers in understanding the significant social, emotional, and economic factors influencing the patient’s ability to improve medically.
  • Providing patient care education to patients and caregivers.
  • Aiding in making appropriate community referrals to gain access to additional resources as needed (e.g., applications for public assistance, housing problems, additional health care resources, transportation).
  • Working with the patient’s caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimum caring relationship between the patient and caregiver.
  • Completing and submitting all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
  • In Indiana, must also be certified under IC25-23.6-4-3.
  • Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced.
  • One year social work experience in a health care setting.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross and compliance with state requirements.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
  • In Indiana, must also be certified under IC25-23.6-4-3.
  • Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced.
  • One year social work experience in a health care setting.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross and compliance with state requirements.

Benefits

At St. Elizabeth's Health at Home, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. Our benefits package includes:

  • Competitive pay range of $28.10 - $41.80 /hour.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Employee wellness programs.
  • Comprehensive health insurance options.

Pay

Pay Range: $28.10 - $41.80 /hour

Schedule

Hours may vary based on patient needs and may include evenings and weekends.

CommonSpirit Health at Home

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Where You'll Work: St. Elizabeth's Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.

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