Per Diem MSW Opportunity Assisted is looking for a per diem MSW to support our Mission Hills Home Health branch. We have about 2 - 3 visits per/week but could sometimes be more sometimes less. Pay is $70 plus $11 gas per/Routine visit and $75 plus $11 gas per/Evals 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. Why Join Assisted? We invest in the people who make us great. At Assisted, we're proud to offer a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth: Comprehensive Health Coverage – Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family covered. Retirement Savings Support – Company-matched 401(k) contributions (up to 3% of your annual salary).Generous Referral Program – Earn up to $600* for referring qualified candidates. Career Development Opportunities – Invest in your future with up to $6,000* in tuition reimbursement. Paid Time Off* – Enjoy vacation days*, sick leave, and paid holidays* to maintain a healthy work-life balance.*Additional details regarding eligibility and benefits are outlined in our internal policies and are available 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
