Social Worker BSW - Home Health - PRN (Little River/Myrtle Beach)

About the role

Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical social services in accordance with the physician's written orders.
• Interacts daily with patients, family members and agency personnel and on a regular basis with physicians.
• Supervised by Social Work Manager and precepting new staff when appropriate.
• Functions within agency and unit policies and procedures.
• Manages own time productively and independently and complies with attendance and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable of state social work laws, the Conditions of Participation of the Federal Health Insurance Program for the Aged and Disable (Title XVIII, Social Security Act, Section 1861), and the regulations relating to Conditions of Participation for Home Health Agencies (Part 405, Section 1201-1243), JCAHO, and all other pertinent regulatory needs.
• Knowledgeable about conflict resolution techniques and customer relations.
• Knowledgeable about community resources available to client base.
• Demonstrates expertise in communication and interpersonal relationships.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Uses computer.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Highly adaptable and has the ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and judgement in carrying out work assignments.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Minimal use of office space. Handles potential problems related to safety issues for staff and patients in all settings.
• Knowledgeable about principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpretation of information needed for each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs to provide the care needed.
• High degree of maturity, self-motivation, creativity, initiative and independent judgement required.
• Responsible, ethical, self-initiating professional behavior.
• Effective interpersonal skills, empathy and ability to listen and plan with staff/patients/customers/physicians are essential characteristics.
• Able to efficiently communicate with a diverse population.
• Self-awareness and self-evaluation are important characteristics as are accuracy in collecting data, completion of records and follow-up.
• Works closely with other staff, students and other external agencies and groups.
• Adheres to department dress code.
• Presents a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.

Qualifications/Training

• At least one year experience in social work preferably in home health, but must be in allied health care.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited social work program.

Education/Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

• Current valid South Carolina driver's license and automobile insurance as required by law.
• License and registration as required by state law.
• SC Social Work License.
• BLS Certification.

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.