Medical Social Worker, Home Health
Company: BAYADA Home Health Care
Location: Ashburn
Posted on: November 20, 2024
Job Description:
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an energetic and
experienced Licensed Medical Social Worker, MSW, for a per diem
opportunity performing home health visits our office. This office
services clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout
Loudoun County, VA. Prior home care experience preferred, but not
required. As a Medical Social Worker, you will be an integral
member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides
skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to clients, affording them
the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at
home. Responsibilities include:
- Making home visits to clients in designated geographic
territories.
- Assist our team in understanding the social and emotional
factors related to our clients' health problems.
- Provide clinical social evaluations and plan appropriate
interventions based on evaluation findings.
- Identify appropriate community resource referrals to address
the client's and the family's practical and environmental
needs.
- Act as an advocate for both the client and the family to
navigate the patient through the community system.
- Participate in the development of the total plan of care with
the multidisciplinary team of BAYADA clinicians, as
appropriate.
- Develop and maintain contracts with public and private agencies
as resources for the patient.
- Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient
representatives in community resources to promote the patient's
health, safety, well-being, and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and
evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services
provided utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.
Qualifications for the ideal candidate:
- Must be licensed by the STATE Board of Social Work Examiners at
the Master (LMSW) or Independent (LISW) level.
- A minimum of a Masters in Social Work, with at least 2 years of
community-based experience.
- Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education, as
demonstrated by school transcript or degree.
- Home care experience a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and effectively
communicate in English.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical
records (EMR) preferred.
- Ability to travel to cases, as assigned. BAYADA believes that
our employees are our greatest asset:
- To learn more about BAYADA Benefits,
- Enjoy being part of a team that cares, and a company that
believes in leading with our values
- Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies,
comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and
close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Develop your skills with training and scholarship
opportunities.
- Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
- Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and
reliability.
- Benefits may include mileage reimbursement; weekly pay and
direct deposit; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral
bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career
advancement. Be part of a caring, professional team that is
instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing
your career with an industry leader. Apply now for immediate
consideration.As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed
home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local
mandates. BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated
entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity
Employers. All employment decisions are made on a
non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age,
disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender
identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other
similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and
local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people
with these identities or who are members of other marginalized
communities.
Keywords: BAYADA Home Health Care, Bethesda , Medical Social Worker, Home Health, Other , Ashburn, Maryland
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