• Hospice Master Social Worker MSW Full Time

    Aveanna Healthcare (Montgomery, AL)


    Hospice Master Social Worker MSW Full Time

     

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    Job Details

    Requisition #:

    205352

    Location:

    Montgomery, AL 36117

    Category:

    Clinical Care and Support

    Salary:

    $24.00 - $31.25 per hour

    Position Details

    Position Overview

    TheMaster Social Worker is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination and administration of social work services for patients and their families.

     

    Schedule: Full Time visits Monday through Friday

     

    Territory: Elmore, Autauga, Montgomery, Pike, Bullock, Tallapoosa, and Coosa

    Essential Job Functions

    • Provide social work assessment and services as prescribed by the physician.

    • Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.

    • Provide a written evaluation defining social work service needs, goals, and expected outcomes in conjunction with Plan of Treatment of referring physician.

    • Participate in the development of overall Plan of Care.

    • Assist physician(s) and interdisciplinary team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to patient health problems, family response, and care at home.

    • Maintain patient confidentiality.

    • Demonstrate an understanding of patient's medical status and updates self on patient/family status as needed or requested.

    • Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.

    • Assist patients/families in utilizing community resources that will promote optimum financial and emotional support.

    • Provide physician(s) and Aveanna with written updates on patient/family needs, progress, goals as requested by physician/health care team.

    • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Requirements

    • Current state Social Work license as required by state law and regulation. LMSW is required.

    • Minimum of at least one (1) year medical social work experience

    • Masters degree required

    • Hospice experience preferred

     

    As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

     

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