Social Worker

Ohioans Home Health and Hospice is seeking a passionate Licensed Social Worker to join our team!

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Social Worker to join our team. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, advocating for patients' needs, and offering comprehensive psychosocial assessments and interventions.

• 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, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.

• Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.

• Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.

• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.

• Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.

Because we are invested in your career satisfaction, we provide:

Stability: This is a full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm position, giving you a set schedule that promotes a positive work-life balance.

A Culture of Respect: Employee satisfaction is important for people who provide highly personalized care. Our culture attracts the best; in fact, 90% of our staff were referred from other employees. That speaks volumes about our reputation.

Solid Support: You’ll have all the resources you need to perform at the top of your game. We promote an open-door policy with access to executive management at all times, and a team of coworkers always willing to step up and pitch in.

Excellent Training: Although autonomy is a benefit of this role, we still support your need for learning and development. That’s why we provide training and education in order for you to maintain knowledge of new staff.

Better Comp & Benefits: We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits that include a
401(k) plan, medical/dental/vision coverage, PTO, short-term disability, company-paid life insurance policy and much more.

Ohioans Home Healthcare is a Medicare and Medicaid Certified and CHAP-accredited skilled home health care agency serving 34 counties in Ohio and Southeast Michigan. We offer a wide range of coordinated services as we strive to meet every patient’s needs with the highest level of care in a positive, safe and healing environment. For multiple years, we have been named to the Homecare Elite Top 500, presented to the top 25% of agencies across the country. We’ve also earned Top Workplace awards from Workforce Dynamics and the Toledo Blade, and have an A rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Ohioans is now on the path of adding hospice care as a new service. We are looking for a strong individual who sees the need of bridging the gap in the continuum of home services. This person should be extremely motivated in assisting patients, families, and the organization with a holistic approach to care.

Ohioans Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

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