We are looking for a compassionate Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide medical support to our clients in their homes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current license in good standing as an MSW in the State of Michigan [required]
• One year of Social Work experience, preferably in a home care agency, or a hospital, outpatient clinic, rehabilitation center or mental health program [required]
• Kinnser (WellSky) training [preferred]
• CPR certification [required]
• Current Michigan Driver’s License and reliable transportation with proof of automobile insurance and registration of personal vehicle [required]
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care primarily to the geriatric population

• Provides social work services in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
• Assists the physician and other home health team members in understanding the significance of social and emotional factors related to the patient’s care.
• Assesses and reassesses social and emotional factors to help the patient and family cope with daily living problems and to help them follow medical recommendations to maximize the patient’s health condition.
• Counsel patients and families concerning the facilitation of the medical plan of treatment.
• Recognizes and utilizes community and family resources to assist the patient in long-term plans for life in the community or to learn to live within the patient’s disability.
• Develops the care plan with the case manager, physician, patient, and family to deal with personal, financial, and environmental difficulties that may interfere with the health and wellness continuum. Sets appropriate goals for the patient. Participates in discharge planning.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness, and according to policies.
• Submits accurate documentation and weekly activity logs.
• Keeps abreast of social work trends and knowledge. Participates in in-service program.
• Coordinates the total care plan and maintains patient care continuity by liaising with other health professionals. Attends patient care conferences. Initiates patient care conferences for complex and/or multidisciplinary patients when needed or helpful to ensure good care coordination.
• Participates in the agency’s quality improvement program.
• Cooperates with appropriate staff to provide staff education when requested and arranged by the patient care manager.
• Strives to achieve the goal of teaching and promoting a healthy lifestyle and psychosocial wellness for the patient and their caregiver(s), utilizing agency materials as appropriate.