Home Health Medical Social Worker

The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work

services and as defined by the state Medical Social Work Practice Act.

Schedule: Part-Time, Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Benefits: Mileage Reimbursement

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ social, emotional, and environmental needs to develop tailored care plans.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers coping with terminal illness, grief, and loss.
• Assist patients and families in accessing community resources, including financial assistance, transportation, and support services.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to integrate social services into the overall care plan, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about available hospice services, support groups, and coping strategies.
• Advocate for patients’ rights and needs within the healthcare system and community.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation for assessments, interventions and patient progress in accordance with agency policies and regulatory standards.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and infection control measures.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Bereavement Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one-to- one, groups, and ongoing follow-up) to ensure timely and appropriate services are provided to family/caregivers.
• Plans for Bereavement Program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of services.
• Provides bereavement support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief through one-to-one counseling, supervision of interns providing one-to-one counseling, and referral to community resources.
• Provides bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community.
• Expands and maintains community resource list as needed.
• Assists as needed in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs (i.e., yearly retreats, weekly support groups).
• Participates in hospice activities such as in-service education, hospice personnel meetings, and relevant committees.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in Social Work or related field.
• Current Social Worker (MSW) license in the state where work is performed.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in social services, preferably in a home health settings.
• Strong understanding of community resources and social service programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transfer patients, or medical equipment with or without assistance, up to 50lbs only when needed to assist clinical staff.
• Capability to perform physical tasks such as bending, standing, walking, and climbing stairs for extended periods.
• Strength to handle medical equipment and assist patients with mobility and physical activities.
• Visual acuity and dexterity for performing tasks such as reading medical records, administering injections, and handling medical instruments.
• Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
• Capacity to work in various home environments which may include navigating stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.