PRN Social Worker LMSW LCSWA LCSW Home Health

About the role

Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW – Home Health Services - PRN. Special consideration for applicants who currently live in or commutable to Yancey or Mitchell County, North Carolina. PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for patients and residents and providing employees with a rewarding career as a member of the PruittHealth family.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients within accepted standards of practice for the 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 interdisciplinary team members 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 agency guidelines.
• 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 is top‑of‑market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort; higher point values tie compensation directly to the work performed and time spent outside of a visit.

Benefits

• Progressive benefit plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunity for career growth.
• Additional pay incentives