Social Worker MSW - Home Health - Multiple Locations

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position  

The Advanced Social Worker is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities navigate life’s challenges by providing high-level support, resources, and advocacy to patients facing complex physical, mental and emotional challenges. This role involves using specialized knowledge in clinical social work to assess patient needs, develop personalized plans, offer counseling, and collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care. Advanced Social Workers may work across a variety of settings, with a focus on empowering patients and advocating for their well-being. Advanced Social Workers provide direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. May provide clinical role consultation and collaboration. 

Essential Job Functions  

• Evaluates patient’s needs, situations, and support networks to identify goals and develop individualized care plans. Develops and implements advanced intervention strategies and treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, especially for complex patient populations in specialized areas.  

• Provides emotional support, guidance, education and counseling, using evidence-based techniques, to help patients cope with challenges and adjust to changes 

• Manages cases, tracks progress, and identifies and refers patients to community agencies, such as mental health resources, substance abuse treatment, and housing assistance.  

• Represents patients' interests, advocates for resources, and addresses systemic barriers.  

• Responds to crisis situations, providing immediate support, and connecting patients with appropriate resources.  

• Works with other professionals, such as providers, therapists, and clinical staff, to coordinate care as part of the multidisciplinary care team 

• Maintains accurate and confidential records of patient interactions and progress.  

• May develop and administer social service programs to meet the needs of specific populations.   

• May mentor less experienced Social Workers, fostering their professional development.  

• Stays informed about policies, regulations, and practices that impact patient populations. 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Licensing/Certification 

​​Licensed as a Social Worker (LSW) in state of practice (required) 

Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (preferred)  

Education ​

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) (required)  

Work Experience 

​​​​2 years in social or human services setting, including direct practice, assessment, and treatment planning, including clinical and internship experience. (required)  

Training 

None 

Language 

Bilingual Spanish and English (preferred)   

Patient Population  

​​​​Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned area.  

​​​Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​ 

Working Conditions   

​​​​Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur  

May be exposed to physical altercations and verb