What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Medical Social Worker - Home Health and Hospice position at Bay Nursing Inc.?
Overview
Bay Nursing Inc., a well established Home Health and Hospice agency, is seeking a full time, experienced Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) to join our Home Health and Hospice team in Oakland County.
Bay Nursing Inc. has provided our patients a comprehensive range of home medical services for over 30 years. We are committed to excellence in patient care and supportive work environment.
As a part of our team, you will enjoy the support of a progressive, knowledgeable staff along with competitive pay and schedule options to fit your lifestyle.
Bay offers generous benefits including, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k and more!
Consider a rewarding career with our busy, continually growing agency and submit your resume today!
Job Responsibilities
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required
- Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work
- Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs
- Provides information to patients, families/caregivers, and community agencies
- Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies
- Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care
- Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel
- Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings
- Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues
- Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
- Maintain standards of practice and documentation that are consistent with Federal, State, Local, Medicare, and accreditation regulations and standards
- Demonstrate flexibility while performing job duties to ensure the highest quality of service is provided
- Utilize critical thinking skills while performing job duties; analyze work process and make suggestions for improvement
- Maintain a thorough understanding and consistently adhere to all applicable department and company policies and procedures
- Conduct job duties in a way which will reduce and avoid potential safety hazards
- Demonstrate initiative and drive to promote personal and company success
- Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor or management team member
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Family leave
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Home health and Hospice: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LMSW (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $68,573 - $89,465