Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW Home Health

Requirements

• Provide care to patients within the accepted standards of practice for 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.
• Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

Benefits

• New Pay Per Point Model – Top pay in the industry
• Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort.
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity for career growth
• Additional pay incentives
• Flexible schedules