Medical Social Worker - Home Health (PRN)

Empath Health
Fort Myers, FL, United States
Full-time

Job Details

Medical Social Worker - Home Health (PRN)

Apply Job ID MEDIC008439

Date posted 06 / 24 / 2024

Position Type PRN

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a PRN Home Health Social Worker. The PRN Home Health Medical Social Worker is accountable for the evaluation, direction, supervision, and provision of medical social services to patients in the home.

The Home Health Social Worker :

  • Evaluates and assesses patient's psychosocial and emotional status to identify problems that may affect the patient's health status.
  • Assists physician and home health care team members in evaluating patient's social, emotional and economical status, and identify community resources and other possible resources that can aid the patient and family in treating and coping with identified problems and issues.
  • Assesses psychosocial and emotional status and initiate physician notification and appropriate follow up referrals if needed for further assessment for possible placement in an inpatient psychiatric facility.

Update Agency Clinical Coordinator of patient status.

  • Sets realistic goals for the patient and incorporate the goals in the plan of care.
  • Provides counseling or intervention to patient according to the plan of care.

Requirements :

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern (RCSWI) Required
  • Minimum of one (1) year of social work experience.
  • Home Health experience preferred.

Suncoast Hospice, Empath Home Health, and Empath Health Pharmacy are proud to be accredited by the Joint Commission showing our commitment to quality.

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network.

Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care.

In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm.

Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!

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