Social Worker, Home Health

About the role

The Medical Social Worker participates in the interdisciplinary care provided to home health patients. The role involves evaluating and developing a personalized plan of care for emotional and social needs, supervising the Social Worker Assistant, and working within company policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient’s social and emotional state and needs for care.
• Identifies and obtains available community resources to assist with patient recovery.
• Instructs patients and families on coping strategies and treatment methods.
• Ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to teaching.
• Aids in the development and periodic re-evaluation of the physician's Plan of Care.
• Observes, records, and reports changes in patients' condition and response to treatment.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team in care coordination activities.
• Supervises, instructs, and evaluates the performance of the Social Work Assistant.
• Maintains and submits required documentation as per company and facility guidelines.

Requirements

• Masters or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Social Worker licensure in the state of practice; if required by state law or regulation.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• CPR certification.
• One year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice.
• Knowledge of and ability to assist with discharge planning needs, and to obtain community resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
• Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
• Current licensure certifications and meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Good and regular attendance.

Qualifications

• Proof of current CPR certification.
• One year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice.
• Knowledge of and ability to assist with discharge planning needs, and to obtain community resources.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
• Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
• Current licensure certifications and meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Good and regular attendance.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
• Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization.

Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.

Pay

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $65,000 - $88,600 per year

About Us

About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.

About CenterWell, a Humana company

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.