Social Worker - LISW

About the role

WellBe is a company dedicated to providing home-based medical care to seniors who need it most. Our LISWs are part of a team that delivers compassionate care to frail elderly patients with chronic and acute illnesses or injuries.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and provide therapeutic services to patients and their families.
• Work closely with the Behavioral Health Medical Director to manage complex patient cases and transitions of care.
• Manage complex behavioral and psychosocial needs that result in improved clinical and financial outcomes.
• Maintain constant communication with patients when addressing their concerns and goals and helping them keep positive attitudes.
• Build rapport with patients and their families and relay all concerns to WellBe provider/IDT.
• Absorb and relay information about available community services to support health and independence.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and WellBe clinical guidelines.
• Consult with and advise the Clinical Team regarding the relationship of social, emotional, and cultural factors to health and medical care, and to the availability of social services in the community.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures, identifying and immediately reporting any potential or actual unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor/team.
• Take necessary measures to ensure a safe environment for oneself, co-workers, contractors, participants, visitors and others.
• Meet or exceed WellBe targets for productivity, customer service, quality assessment, and performance targets.
• Maintain current written progress notes and other documentation on the member Medical Record including signed and dated documentation for all service performed the day the service is provided.
• Participate in program and policy development of the WellBe Social Work program.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• 5+ years clinical social work experience with the geriatric population
• Two years social work experience, preferably in health care, and minimum one-year experience working with a frail/elderly population
• LISW Licensure required
• Age specific competency in working with the elderly and knowledge of community services for the elderly and their families
• Ability to make psychosocial assessments and develop and implement viable care plans
• Familiarity with EHR medical documentation
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge of social work principles and practices, including case management and counseling techniques
• Ability to empathize with clients
• Ability to provide after-hours services as needed
• Experience writing assessments and reports to monitor client progress
• Valid driver’s license, have access to a car and willingness to drive to patient homes/patient location as well as an active auto insurance policy