Job Description

**Description** PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Social Worker - Home Health for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $39.54 - $59.28. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. **Job Summary** Responsible for the provision of direct social work service in Home Health and/or Hospice utilizing the professional healthcare process of assessment, problem identification/planning, action/intervention and clinical goal/outcome evaluation. Details of the position + Providing direct casework services to clients related to their medical/psychiatric diagnosis, including biopsychosocial assessment, assisting with long-term planning and decision making, crisis intervention and short-term therapy. + Performing holistic evaluation of patient/home, developing an appropriate plan of care, initiating discharge planning, evaluating progress towards goals and monitoring achievement of desired outcomes. + Providing skilled social work services to patients and education/instruction to patients and caregivers according to the home care/hospice plan of treatment. + Performing holistic assessment and, as clinical indicated, coordinating and modifying the plan of care with the patient, caregiver, case manager, primary physician and other members of the inter/multi-disciplinary healthcare team. + Evaluating patient/home environment as related to holistic healthcare/social needs and making appropriate referrals to other services, agencies and community resources as clinically indicated in collaboration with the case manager and primary physician. + Coordinating social work services, collaborating and communicating with other members of the inter/multi-disciplinary team to assure an appropriate and smooth flow of care/services for the patient through the care continuum. + Evaluating, reviewing, and revising the patient's social work plan of care on a regular basis and, as clinically indicated, taking prompt action in response to changes in the patient's health condition in collaboration with the case manager. + As part of on-going discharge planning and care coordination, evaluating interventions and outcomes of social work services by reviewing goals set in plan of care utilizing plan of care and physician's orders. + Providing services to a generally adult patient/caregiver population and given area of clinical specialty and skill. May also provide services to pediatric population. + Providing services to all patients utilizing appropriate universal infection control precautions and practices (standard and transmission based precautions), including individuals with communicable diseases. + For incorporation into the home care/hospice record, provide skilled and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory, quality and Agency guidelines. + Performing quality/outcome oriented home visits and other job duties according to Agency productivity standards. + Proactively initiating and participating in patient care inter/multi-disciplinary case conferences and meetings, as well as education and in-service programs. + Performs other duties as assigned. What you bring + Master's Degree Required: Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work + Minimum of 2 years Preferred: Experience in a healthcare setting and + Required : Licensed Master Social Worker - Alaska (Alaska: Minimum requirement) or + Required : Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Alaska (Alaska: Exceeds minimum requirement) and + Required : Basic Life Support and + Required : Drivers License and auto insurance _For a full description of the position, or for questions, please contact Moussa Sangare at [email protected]._ PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility ( . For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws. REQNUMBER: 108290

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