Medical Social Worker, Home Health

About the role

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an energetic and experienced Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW) for a per diem opportunity performing home health visits in Atlantic County, NJ. You will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to clients, enabling them to receive medical care at home.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Assist the team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to clients’ health problems.
• Provide clinical social evaluations and plan appropriate interventions based on evaluation findings.
• Identify and refer clients and families to appropriate community resources to address practical and environmental needs.
• Act as an advocate for clients and families to navigate community systems.
• Participate in developing the total plan of care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and maintain contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients.
• Educate patients, family members, or representatives on community resources to promote health, safety, well-being, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations using a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Requirements

• Must be licensed by the State Board of Social Work Examiners at the Master (LMSW) or Independent (LISW) level.
• Minimum of a Master’s in Social Work, with at least 2 years of community-based experience.
• Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (demonstrated by school transcript or degree).
• Home care experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Ability to travel to assigned cases.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement.
• Weekly pay and direct deposit.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

Pay

Base pay ranges from $60.00 to $65.00 per point, depending on qualifications and status, subject to negotiation.