Medical Social Worker - Home Health

Redefine comfort care with @Preceptor. We are seeking a compassionate Medical Social Worker in Hospice & Palliative Care who brings peace and dignity to patients right where they live.

Location: Wisconsin (Racine/Kenosha)

Role Overview

Reporting to the Director of Social Services, the Medical Social Worker implements standards of care for medical social work services.

On-Call/Weekend/Holiday Coverage Expectations

· Participate in weekend rotation

Responsibilities:

· Manage the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s)

· Assess the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicate findings to the registered nurse

· Conduct social evaluations and plan interventions based on evaluation findings

· Provide patient, caregiver, and family counseling

· Provide services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care

· Communicate with the physician who is responsible for the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care

· Assist physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems

· Prepare clinical notes on all patients referred to social work

· Provide information and referral sources for patients, families, and caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs

· Other duties as delegated by the leaders

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s, Master’s, and/or Doctoral degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the council on Social Work Education

· Licensed Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin or have the ability to be licensed within one (1) year of hire

· Minimum one (1) year of social work experience in health care setting required

· Experience in home health care and/or hospice care preferred

Licensure

· Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order

Skills

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams)

· Demonstrate strong communication (listening, verbal and written) and organizational skills

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive pay, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays), health/dental/vision insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k), mileage reimbursement and more