Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW Home Health

About This Role

Provide medical social services to PruittHealth Home Health patients and their families, ensuring care aligns with industry standards. Evaluate psychosocial needs, develop care plans, and secure resources for patient well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients within accepted standards of practice for the industry and profession
• Complete psychosocial history and assessment to evaluate social service needs of patients
• Develop an initial plan of care in consultation with the RN, RN Clinical Manager, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Locate and obtain resources necessary to the financial, social, medical and emotional well-being of the patient
• Provide counseling to patient/caregivers to assist in coping with significant changes in the patient’s condition
• Maintain clinical record to meet federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines
• Inform the physician, RN, RN Clinical Manager, and other members of the Interdisciplinary team of current patient condition, outcomes, response to counseling and/or treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition or needs
• Complete and submit required documentation within guidelines established by agency
• Document all services and interactions in the medical record
• Assist the patient and family in developing long term planning related to declining independence and/or health status
• Assist the patient and family in developing an appropriate discharge plan

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work
• One (1) year of experience in medical social work
• Valid and unrestricted professional license in state of practice
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance
• Current CPR certification

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work
• One (1) year of experience in medical social work

Benefits

Certifications