What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Medical Social Worker position at Mental Health Association of Rochester?
Role Overview
The Medical Social Worker provides personalized emotional and social support to home health patients, participating in interdisciplinary care teams. They assess patients' social, emotional, and financial needs, coordinate community resources, and develop care plans to facilitate recovery. Responsibilities include supervising the Social Worker Assistant, documenting patient interactions, and ensuring compliance with policies, standards, and regulations. The role involves communicating with patients and families, supporting discharge planning, and acting as a resource for healthcare team members.
Qualifications & Skills
The Medical Social Worker provides personalized emotional and social support to home health patients, participating in interdisciplinary care teams. They assess patients' social, emotional, and financial needs, coordinate community resources, and develop care plans to facilitate recovery. Responsibilities include supervising the Social Worker Assistant, documenting patient interactions, and ensuring compliance with policies, standards, and regulations. The role involves communicating with patients and families, supporting discharge planning, and acting as a resource for healthcare team members.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum one year of healthcare social work experience
- Valid licensure, driver’s license, and CPR certification
- Knowledge of community resources, medication administration, and discharge planning
- Strong organization, prioritization, and stress management skills
- Fluent in English and able to travel locally
Salary : $65,000 - $88,600