Job Description

About this Job:
General Summary of Position
Provides social work services to MedStar Health Homecare home health patients and to Montgomery County contract clients with MHHC Care Partners. Provides patient with counseling and linkage with community services when appropriate and within the guidelines for service provision under home health regulations and/or policy and per Montgomery County contract requirements. Performs assessments assists in the resolution of social problems impeding the patient's treatment rehabilitation and medical compliance and assists other health team members in understanding the psychosocial and emotional factors related to the patient's health problems.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Completes annual Code of Conduct Compliance and other mandatory training. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Documents as per state and federal regulations and agency policy all aspects of care provision. Communicates verbally and in writing when necessary with other care providers on all aspects of care.
• In conjunction with other members of the health care team the patient and family develops a plan of social care based on the patient's assessed needs. Initiates plan. Continually reevaluates the patient's social and emotional needs and revises the patient's plan of care accordingly.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and agency in community outreach efforts. Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations.
• Performs appropriate actions to meet patient needs; links with needed community resources; short-term counseling; assists with nursing home placement; assists other staff members with regards to the social and emotional needs of their patients; assists other disciplines and referral sources with discharge planning as requested.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work required

Experience

• 1-2 years Social work experience in a health care facility or setting required
• Home care experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Social Worker LGSW (Licensed Graduate Social Worker) LCSW (Licensed Certified Social Worker)LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical) LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) or LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) Upon Hire required and
• DL - Valid State Driver's License in good standing with a dependable vehicle for transportation Upon Hire required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Good clinical skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $60,632.00 - USD $101,899.20 /Yr.

Skills Required