Social Worker

　　Company: MidHudson Regional Home Health

　　City/State: Poughkeepsie, NY

　　Category: Home Health

　　Department: Home Care-Certified

　　Union: No

　　Position: Full Time

　　Hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 4:30 pm

　　Shift: Day

　　Req #: 38001

　　Posted Date: Jan 19, 2024

　　Hiring Range: $65.68/hr

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　　Job Details:

　　Job Summary

　　The Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides medical social services, under physician orders, in the home care setting. Responsibilities include assessment of social and emotional factors, the provision of short term therapy, counseling for long range planning, and supportive counseling geared to restoring patients to their optimal level of social adjustment. Knowledge of community resources is essential. Population served: Diverse population of all ages residing in Dutchess County.

　　Responsibilities

　　Clinical Skills and Knowledge

　　Demonstrates proficiency in assessment of client’s social and emotional status using effective interviewing skills.

　　Identifies client and family needs and priorities of care.

　　Recognizes and documents changes in general physical and mental condition of client; reports to physician and case manager immediately.

　　Implements individualized plan of care and discharge plan including coordination with other disciplines.

　　Evaluates outcomes of plan-of-care and alters plan as needed.

　　Planning and Evaluation

　　Set prioritizes based on patient need and patient response and outcomes.

　　Recognizes and intervenes in situations related to patient safety

　　Adheres to agency and hospital’s policies and procedures. Supports and participates in changes affecting the department (policy revisions, special projects.

　　Intervention

　　Engages patient and family in treatment plan.

　　Mediates between patient, family and agency staff to develop discharge plan

　　Provides supportive counseling to reduce anxiety and prepare patient and family for discharge and/or referral.

　　Counsels patient and/or family regarding relationship problems, adjustment to illness, and improving social functioning.

　　Assists clients and/or family to resolve environmental and personal difficulties that impact the success of the medical treatment plan (inadequate food, medical supplies).

　　Establishes linkages with community resources as indicated, such as food stamps, Office of Aging, Meals on Wheels, transportation, personal alert system, etc.

　　Assists client access federal and state funded financial entitlements such as Medicaid, SSI, etc. Facilitates application process by meetings with family and social services, additional phone calls to research

　　Provides short term therapy to resolve conflict related to chronic or terminal illness.

　　Counsels for long range planning, which may include referrals to Hospice, nursing home placement, etc.

　　Conferences with case manager and other interdisciplinary team members per policy. Communicates patient progress toward goals every 2 weeks with appropriate team members 95% of time. Proactively requests teleconference to share appropriate issues with patient obstacles to goal achievement.

　　Documentation and Reporting

　　Records and submits initial psychosocial assessment within two working days.

　　Documents ongoing evaluations, revised goal setting as needed, and submits documentation per policy.

　　Submits activity sheets weekly to facilitate payroll.

　　Professional Development

　　Functions and upholds the professional standards of the medical social worker role via evidence based practice, interactions and appearance. Identifies potential areas of research Helps participate in orientation and precepting of staff as needed

　　Accepts accountability for own practice. Researches and assists in the development of staff education tools. Identifies potential learning needs of staff.

　　Participates in 15 contact hours of education. Participates in additional 15 contact hours or 12 academic credits and shares knowledge with staff.

　　Performs other related duties as required

　　Qualifications/Requirements

　　EXPERIENCE

　　Minimum of two years experience beyond certification.

　　Experience in a mental health or hospital setting.

　　EDUCATION

　　Master’s in Social Work degree

　　LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

　　Licensed Certified Social Worker in New York State

　　OTHER

　　If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

　　New York State driver’s license

　　Ability to work both independently and with the multidisciplinary health care team.

　　Excellent communication skills.

　　Physical Requirements

　　PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

　　Light Work (involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds; requires moderate mobility to different work locations)

　　About Us:

　　MidHudson Regional Home Health

　　Benefits:

　　We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

　　Health Insurance

　　Dental

　　Vision

　　Retirement Savings Plan

　　Flexible Saving Account

　　Paid Time Off

　　Holidays

　　Tuition Reimbursement

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