Home Health Medical Social Worker (MSW)
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Eden Home Health is hiring a Social Worker to provide in-home services to our patients throughout Whatcom county.Why choose Eden? We're interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personallyand professionally. We work hard to match you with patients that best fit YOUR skills and YOUR availability. Work 1 on 1 with your patients and establish a rewarding relationship that you won't get in any other healthcare setting. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 5 years in a row!Job Summary:* Evaluates and develops a plan of care personalized to fit the patient's emotional and social needs;* Assesses the patient's social and emotional state as it relates to his/her illness or injury, needs for care and his/her response to treatment and adjustments to care;* Assesses any relationships of the patient's medical and nursing/therapy needs in the home setting, financial resources and available community resources;* Provides appropriate action/intervention to obtain available community resources to assist in resolving issues that may be impeding the patient's recovery;* Instructs patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional responses;* Provides ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to teaching;* Observes, documents and reports changes in the patient's condition and response to interventions/treatment to the interdisciplinary care team and Clinical Manager;* Participates in the discharge planning process;* Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in care coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health team members in the identification and resolution of patient needs;* Able to supervise/instruct the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW/LSW) to assure that all medical social services are provided to patients in compliance with company, government and professional standards as applicable;* Maintains and submits documentation timely per company policy including any case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports progress notes;Education/Experience Requirements:* Masters or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education* Social Worker licensure in the state of practice; if required by state law/regulation* Valid driver's license and reliable transportation* Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)* Proof of current CPR certification* Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearanceCareer Benefits:* Flexible schedule to meet your needs- work/life balance is important!* 24/7 Office Support* Long-Term Service Recognition/Retention Bonus Program* Refer a Friend Bonus Program* Training and educational Assistance* Career Advancement OpportunitiesFinancial Benefits:* 401k Retirement Savings Plan* Employee Stock Ownership Plan* Flexible Spending Accounts* Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance* Extra pay for on-call/after-hours availability* Extra pay for worked Holidays* Paid mileage for commute between patients' homes* Continuing Education Credits are paid for - we offer online and in-person education* Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals* Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.Personal Benefits:* Paid sick leave and vacation time - eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment* Identity Theft Protection* Employee Assistance Program* Employee Hardship Fund* Floating Holiday - use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!* Medical, Vision, Dental available for full time status.Eden Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.