Medical Social Worker, Hospice

This position is a per diem opportunity performing hospice visits for our Salisbury, NC office. The office services clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Iredell, Davie, Davidson, Rowan, Cabarrus, and Stanly counties. Prior home care experience is preferred but not required.

About the role

As a Medical Social Worker, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Assist our team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to our clients’ health problems.
• Provide clinical social evaluations and plan appropriate interventions based on evaluation findings.
• Identify appropriate community resource referrals to address the client’s and the family’s practical and environmental needs.
• Act as an advocate for both the client and the family to navigate the patient through the community system.
• Participate in the development of the total plan of care with the multidisciplinary team of BAYADA clinicians, as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain contracts with public and private agencies as resources for the patient.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives in community resources to promote the patient's health, safety, well-being, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Requirements

• A 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, as demonstrated by school transcript or degree.
• Home care experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and effectively communicate 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 cases, as assigned.

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.
• Comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Training and scholarship opportunities.
• Specially designed career tracks.
• Recognition and rewards for compassion, excellence, and reliability.