Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care at Granite VNA, Inc.

Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Patient Care, Counseling, Assessment, Care Planning, Behavioral Health, Documentation, Education, Communication, Collaboration, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Compassion, Integrity, Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. At Granite VNA, New Hampshire’s largest home health and hospice provider, we believe in care that helps our patients return to living the life they desire. The care we provide is personal and meaningful. Join our mission-driven team as a Medical Social Worker (MSW) and deliver high-quality support to patients and families by helping them navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges that come with illness, recovery, or end-of-life care. At Granite VNA, we bring care home – and bring out the best in our team. If you’re ready to trade the in-patient setting for a career with freedom, flexibility and deep impact, we’d love to meet you! Apply today and bring your care to where it matters most – home. Why Choose Granite VNA: A supportive leadership team who leads with compassion and integrity Autonomy and purpose Collaboration with a team full of dedicated, knowledgeable and supportive professionals Competitive pay, mileage reimbursement and generous benefits Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career growth At Granite VNA, we care for our team the same way we care for our patients—by creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. That’s why we offer AVADE Training for field staff and Armed Intruder Training for team members in other roles. Clothing stipend for Granite VNA–embroidered apparel so you can proudly represent our organization in the community. We invest in tools that let you do what you do best. Our clinicians have access to secure AI technology that helps cut documentation time, giving you more space to focus on connection, compassion, and delivering exceptional patient care. Oh, and did we mention lakeside sunsets and fresh air? Position Overview Reporting to the Director, the Granite VNA Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides age appropriate support, education and counseling to the patient and family members in the home setting utilizing standard social work practice. MSWs will effectively interact with patients, care givers and other healthcare team members while maintain all standards of professional practice. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Develops and implements appropriate plan of care (POC) that complies with referral source orders, specific treatment measures, frequency/expected duration and discharge goals in partnership with the patient, healthcare provider, patient representative (if any) and/or caregiver(s) based on thorough assessment incorporating all aspects of patient limitations and goals, and potential discharge environment. Role includes assessment, planning and implementation of behavioral health interventions for that patient population. Upon request from clinicians and/or referral sources, MSW will offer Hospice Information visits to Home Care patients, provide information about the hospice program and benefits, gather information about the patient’s condition and communicate pertinent information to the Hospice Medical Director to determine the patient’s eligibility for the hospice program. Documents accurate and ongoing assessment, treatment and discharge of the patient: interventions, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations and progress toward goals. Documentation includes evidence of appropriate patient/caregiver teaching, and the understanding of these instructions in accordance with agency timeframes. Engages the patient /caregiver in meaningful education as indicated per care plan. Communicates with all physicians involved in the POC and other health practitioners related to the current POC. Demonstrates responsibility to effectively coordinate the patient’s POC with members of the interdisciplinary team and other health professionals through team/patient care conference. Updates patient’s short-term/long-term goals as appropriate based on interdisciplinary team assessments and re-assessments. Other Job Functions Coaches, mentors and precepts new Medical Social Work employees and students. Requirements Master's degree in social work from an accredited program (Council on Social Work Education) One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

The Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides support, education, and counseling to patients and families in the home setting. They develop and implement care plans, conduct assessments, and coordinate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.