Medical Social Worker - Home Care
About The Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA): PHA is a statewide organization of 700+ home health, home care and hospice agencies looking to hire! PHA is posting this opening on behalf of their member organization, Deer Meadows Home Health.
Job Title: Medical Social Worker – Home Care
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: Philadelphia and surrounding counties (In-Person)
Join the Deer Meadows Home Health team as a Medical Social Worker (MSW) and provide top-tier home care services. Leverage your social work skills to complete social evaluations and provides information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Collaborate with physicians and community health professionals to deliver comprehensive care.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
- Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems
- Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
- Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: $28-$35 per hour
- Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurances
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunities for professional growth
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care.
- Experience in a home health care preferred.
- Licensed driver with a reliable automobile
- MSW License in the State of PA- REQUIRED