Medical Social Worker - Home Health (PRN)

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a PRN Medical Social Worker (Home Health). The Medical Social Worker (Home Health) is accountable for the evaluation, direction, supervision, and provision of medical social services to patients in the home.

Locations: home health visits available in Lee county (Fort Myers area)

The PRN Medical Social Worker (Home Health):

• Evaluates and assesses patient's psychosocial and emotional status to identify problems that may affect the patient's health status.
• Assists physician and home health care team members in evaluating patient's social, emotional and economical status, and identify community resources and other possible resources that can aid the patient and family in treating and coping with identified problems and issues.
• Assesses psychosocial and emotional status and initiate physician notification and appropriate follow up referrals if needed for further assessment for possible placement in an inpatient psychiatric facility. Update Agency Clinical Coordinator of patient status.
• Sets realistic goals for the patient and incorporate the goals in the plan of care.
• Provides counseling or intervention to patient according to the plan of care.

Requirements:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern (RCSWI) Required
• Minimum of one (1) year of social work experience.
• Home Health experience preferred.

Suncoast Hospice, Empath Home Health, and Empath Health Pharmacy are proud to be accredited by the Joint Commission showing our commitment to quality.

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