Join Our Team: Empowering Patient Care and Well-being in Home Health
At CenterWell Home Health, we're dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in the comfort of their own homes. As a leading provider of home health services, we're seeking a compassionate and experienced Medical Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary care team in Liberty Lake, WA. As a Social Worker, Home Health Per Diem, you'll play a vital role in assessing patients' emotional and social needs, developing personalized plans of care, and connecting them with community resources to support their recovery and well-being.
About Our Company and Culture
CenterWell Home Health is part of Humana Inc., a leading health and well-being company. We're committed to creating a culture of care, compassion, and excellence, where our employees thrive and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. Our team is built on a foundation of respect, empathy, and collaboration, and we're excited to welcome a new team member who shares our values and passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
Job Summary and Key Responsibilities
As a Medical Social Worker, you'll be responsible for:
* Assessing patients' social and emotional states, identifying their needs, and developing personalized plans of care to support their recovery and well-being
* Evaluating patients' relationships, medical and nursing needs, financial resources, and available community resources to inform care decisions
* Providing education and support to patients and families on coping with social and emotional responses to illness or injury
* Collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement comprehensive plans of care
* Participating in discharge planning, care coordination, and community resource utilization
* Supervising and evaluating the performance of Social Work Assistants (BSW) as required
Requirements and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- Education: Master's or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Licensure: Social Worker licensure in the state of practice (if required by state law or regulation)
- Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a healthcare setting, home health, and/or hospice
- Skills: Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Certifications: Proof of current CPR certification, valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
We're looking for candidates with:
- Knowledge: of discharge planning needs, community resources, and eligibility for state/federal financial and medication programs
- Ability: to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations
- Flexibility: to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends, and travel locally as needed
- Language: fluent English language skills
What We Offer: Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefits, and Growth Opportunities
As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive Salary: $52,500 - $72,225 per year, depending on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off, and disability insurance
- Growth Opportunities: professional development, training, and education to support your career goals
- Flexible Scheduling: varied shifts, including part-time and per-diem opportunities
Why Join Our Team?
By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Make a Difference: empower patients to achieve their health and well-being goals
- Grow Professionally: develop your skills and expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment
- Enjoy a Healthy Work-Life Balance: flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits to support your well-being
How to Apply
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and want to join a team that shares your values, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to be considered for this role.
We look forward to hearing from talented candidates like you!
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