Home Health MSW Social Worker at Interim HealthCare of Central VA

Home Health MSWin Newport News VA and surrounding areas!Discover a new lane in social work that brings hope to patients enduring difficult health issues. As a Home Health Medical Social Worker for Interim HealthCare youll visit patients and families in their homes and connect them to the resources counseling and support they need to rise above their challenges and live their best. Its an opportunity to advocate for others in meaningful ways that improve their lives and bring strength amid their struggles. If that resonates with your heart you are made for this!Our Home Health Medical Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits:Competitive per visit rates; $65- $85 / visit depending on type of visit1:1 social worker-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomesFlexible assignments autonomy and work-life balanceOnline training growth and ability to earnCEUsPTO Holiday Pay Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits offeredAs a Home Health MSW heres a big-picture view of what youll do: Provide home-based social services to patients dealing with depression anxiety poor nutrition or a lackof resources that make managing their injury or disease difficultWork as part of a home health team which may include an RN LPN CNA HHA PT OT or SLP focused on the patients plan of care and individual goalsMonitor a patientspsychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needsConduct patient assessments document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goalsProvide counseling community resource planning crisis intervention and advocacy Consult with family and caregivers on patients plan of care and how to help them progressA few must-haves for Home Health Medical Social Workers: Masters degree in Social Work and active MSW license in VirginiaMinimum of 2 years of social work experience ideally in home healthcareCPR certificationKnowledge of state and federal home health regulationsStrong interpersonal skills good communicator empathetic compassionate and resourcefulInterimHealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color gender religion sexual orientation national origin agedisability or veteran status. Key Skills Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1