MSW, Home Health (Per-Diem)

We are looking for Medical Social Workers for our Home Health department in our Ventura branch.

Pay is $76 for routine/$81 for evaluations.

We have full-time and per-diem positions available!

Assisted offers great and rewarding career opportunities making a difference in the lives of people.

Join our team and love what you do!
Help others. Make a difference. Be proud.

Assisted Offers Our Employees a Unique Employment Package:

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits package.
• Company matched 401K (up to 6% of your annual salary can be matched)
• A very generous referral bonus - earn up to $600* per referral.
• We'll empower you to reach your highest levels of personal and professional development by providing up to $6,000* tuition education reimbursement.
• Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays package*

*Internal policy provides detailed information regarding these benefits. Full policy is provided upon request.

What you will do:

• Assess and evaluate psycho-social status.
• Develop the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other health care team members.
• Provide interventions directed toward enhancing the patient's and family's ability to cope. Direct patient and family to social programs and supportive instruction and counseling.
• Assist physician and other health team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems of the patient.
• Observe, record and report to the physician and/or supervisor the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
• Evaluate the home environment and makes the appropriate community resource recommendations.
• Advise, counsel, and when appropriate instruct family in patients psycho-social needs.
• Participate in utilization review, team conferences and in-service education.
• Prepare and submit, as directed, all case documentation, including clinical and progress notes, and required payroll information according to Agency policy.
• Utilize and provide patient / family with appropriate community resources as needed.
• Provide services within the Agency's catchment area.
• Supervise care provided by Bachelor's Degree level social workers.
• Consult and coordinate services with other disciplines.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Acknowledge patient rights including privacy and confidentiality.
• Consistently display a professional appearance.
• Interact with internal and external customers using positive and professional approach.
• Assume responsibility and display reliability for the completion of all tasks, duties, communications and actions.
• Maintain professional growth and development through networking, membership in professional organizations and continuing education.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Abide by Agency policy and procedures.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Skills, education, and experience:

• Master of Social Work degree from a school of social work accredited or approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Current CPR, TB and health clearance and core competency per skills checklist.
• At least one year of experience in social work in a health care setting.

A full job description is available upon request.