Job Details
General Summary of Position
Home Care covering Charles, St. Marys and Calvert Counties.
Provides social work services to MedStar Health Homecare home health patients and to Charles, St. Marys and Calvert counties contract clients with MHHC Care Partners. Provides patient with counseling and linkage with community services when appropriate and within the guidelines for service provision under home health regulations and/or policy and per Charles, St. Marys and Calvert Counties contract requirements. Performs assessments, assists in the resolution of social problems impeding the patient's treatment, rehabilitation and medical compliance, and assists other health team members in understanding the psychosocial and emotional factors related to the patient's health problems.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work required.
Experience- 1-2 years Social work experience in a health care facility or setting requiredand
- Home care experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications- LGSW (Licensed Graduate Social Worker), LCSW (Licensed Certified Social Worker),LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical), LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker), or LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)upon hire required and
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary ResuscitationUpon Hire required and
- DL - Valid State Driver's License in good standingUpon Hire required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Good clinical skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities - Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Completes annual Code of Conduct, Compliance and other mandatory training. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
- Documents as per state and federal regulations and agency policy all aspects of care provision. Communicates verbally and in writing, when necessary, with other care providers on all aspects of care.
- In conjunction with other members of the health care team, the patient and family, develops a plan of social care based on the patient's assessed needs. Initiates plan. Continually reevaluates the patient's social and emotional needs and revises the patient's plan of care accordingly.
- Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and agency in community outreach efforts. Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations.
- Performs appropriate actions to meet patient needs; links with needed community resources; short-term counseling; assists with nursing home placement; assists other staff members with regards to the social and emotional needs of their patients; assists other disciplines and referral sources with discharge planning, as requested.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork-our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home-as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.