Licensed Master Social Worker Home Health Part Time

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** Company:
** Ascension at Home Together with Compassus
** Temple, Belton, Killeen, Copperas Cove service area.
**** Position Summary
** The Home Health Licensed Master Social Worker is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders.

The primary function of this role is to provide coordinated care in the home to clients of all age groups and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling, and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family.
** Position Specific Responsibilities**
* • Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).

• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency, i.e., attending in-services, as required by regulation; participates in in-service programs.

• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.

• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors.

• Provides effective communication to patient/family, team members, physician, and other health care professionals to ensure coordination of services; provides appropriate referrals, as necessary.

• Assures continuity of quality patient care delivered according to the plan of care with appropriate documentation.

• Evaluates and assesses home health patients to identify psychosocial (counseling/intervention), financial, environmental, and community needs to include. the POC, documentation, clinical records (clinical and progress notes), case conferences, and community resource referrals. Evaluates effectiveness and outcomes of care.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
** Education and/or Experience
*** Master’s degree in Social Work required.
* One (1) year experience as a Social Worker in a health care agency preferred.
** Skills**
* ** Mathematical

Skills:

** Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
* ** Language

Skills:

** Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
* ** Other

Skills and Abilities:

** Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.
** Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
*** Active and unencumbered Licensed Master Social Worker in state(s) of employment required.
* State Specific Requirements
* ** Florida
* ** Licensure required to be titled “social worker” or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW.
** Physical Demands and Work Environment:
** The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and…