Medical Social Worker

About Us: With over 50 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled professionals to join our team and continue our legacy of providing personalized and attentive care to patients in the comfort of their own home.

Why Choose Us:

At Personal-Touch Home Care, we are committed to creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our team members. Our established history and reputation provide a stable and trusted foundation for your career. Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits that enhance your overall well-being and support your career growth. They include:

Employee Recognition Programs: We acknowledge and celebrate your contributions.

Comprehensive Health Benefits: We offer an inclusive package with Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Long-Term Disability Coverage to ensure access to quality medical care while promoting overall wellness. (full time employees only)

Generous Paid Time Off: We provide generous paid time off to ensure you can recharge and return to work refreshed, leading to greater productivity and job satisfaction. We support a healthy work-life balance. (full time employees only)

Retirement Benefits: We offer a 401k plan to secure your financial future and help you save for retirement.

Life Insurance: We offer company paid life insurance providing peace of mind and financial protection for you and your loved ones.

Mileage Reimbursement: We make sure you're compensated for your business travel.

Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development: Empowering you to thrive and grow.

Employee Assistance Program: Supporting the well-being of you and your family.

Perks Program: Exclusive deals and offers on products, services, and experiences you need and love

JOB SUMMARY:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• 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 or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a Master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care.
• Experience in home health care preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
  
  
  

Functional Abilities

• Must be able to read 12 point or larger type
• Must be able to hear adequately with no more than an amplifier on the phone and to speak in a manner understood by most persons