Medical Social Worker, Senior Living Home Health Visits at BAYADA Home Health Care

Moorestown, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

63.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Medical Social Worker, Home Care Experience, Clinical Social Evaluations, Community Resource Referrals, Advocacy, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Patient Education, Documentation Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Computer Skills, Electronic Medical Records

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an energetic and experienced Licensed Medical Social Worker, MSW, for a per diem opportunity performing home health visits our Senior Living Office located in Moorestown, NJ. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Camden and Burlington County. Prior home care experience preferred, but not required. As a Medical Social Worker, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home. Responsibilities include: Making home visits to clients in designated geographic territories. Assist our team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to our clients’ health problems. Provide clinical social evaluations and plan appropriate interventions based on evaluation findings. Identify appropriate community resource referrals to address the client’s and the family’s practical and environmental needs. Act as an advocate for both the client and the family to navigate the patient through the community system. Participate in the development of the total plan of care with the multidisciplinary team of BAYADA clinicians, as appropriate. Develop and maintain contracts with public and private agencies as resources for the patient. Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives in community resources to promote the patient's health, safety, well-being, and independent living. Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet. Qualifications for the ideal candidate: Must be licensed by the NJ Board of Social Work Examiners at the Master (LMSW) or Independent (LISW) level. A minimum of a Masters in Social Work, with at least 2 years of community-based experience. Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education, as demonstrated by school transcript or degree. Home care experience a plus. Demonstrated ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Strong interpersonal skills. Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred. Ability to travel to cases, as assigned. BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset: To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here Enjoy being part of a team that cares, and a company that believes in leading with our values Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak. Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities. Advance your career with specially designed career tracks. Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability. Benefits may include mileage reimbursement; weekly pay and direct deposit; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement. Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader. Apply now for immediate consideration. Additional information; Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation: $58-$63 per point As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates. BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here. BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Responsibilities

The Medical Social Worker will make home visits to clients and assist the team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to clients’ health problems. They will provide clinical evaluations, plan interventions, and advocate for clients and families within the community system.