Medical Social Worker- Contingent

CorsoCare Home Health
Medical Social Worker
Job Status: Contingent
Coverage Area: Greater Lansing area

At CorsoCare we offer:
Employee First Benefits:
• Competitive compensation, including Medical (BCBS), Dental, Vision and an HSA
• Continued Growth and Education from training, supportive leadership, and collaboration
• Community based visits, means less travel time
• A company provided tablet with 24/7/365 IT support
• Dedicated schedulers to support flexible scheduling options
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $1500 per year
• Pet Insurance

Employee First Culture - YOU BELONG, YOU MATTER!
• What makes you different, makes us great
• You are part of a team
• Your unique experiences and perspectives inspire others
• A 1440 Culture - one that strives to use all 1440 minutes in each day to create the absolute best experiences with every person, in every interaction

Position Summary:
The Home Health Care Medical Social Worker (LMSW) provides services and/or establishes standards addressing the social and/or emotional factors that impact the clients’ ability to achieve the goals of the Plan of Care. Services are provided under the direction of a physician and in conjunction with other health care team members in accordance with the established policies and practices of the Agency.

Required Experience:

• Master’s Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience. Home care experience preferred.
• CPR certification, as applicable.
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources available in the community.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state/Agency requirements. Reliable transportation with good driving record.

Responsibilities:

• The Home Health Care Medical Social Worker assesses the psychosocial status of clients to determine factors that may interfere with client’s ability to achieve goals.
• Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
• Develops a written plan to provide information and direction to other health team members.
• Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress in the clinical record.
• Communicates plans and changes to the physician and/or nursing supervisor and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
• Home Health Care Medical Social Worker initiates referrals as appropriate.
• Prepares social histories to augment existing service, or as a guide in determining or changing level of service. This may include cultural factors, financial concerns, and support system.
• Demonstrates teamwork and effective communication to accomplish client, team, and Agency goals.
• Participates in care conferences and other team or Agency meetings. Shares areas of expertise and initiates interdisciplinary referrals.