Home Health Social Worker

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Assists patients and their families with personal and environmental stressors which interfere with obtaining maximum benefit from medical care. Social work interventions may include: clinical psychosocial assessment and care planning, information and referral, discharge planning, case management, psychoeducation and psychotherapy when needed for adjustment to illness and/or treatment for behavioral problems.. Participates in orientation of new social work staff. May participate in supervision of students completing Field Placement. Acts in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics.

REPORTS TO

• Director- Home Health Care

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Minimum Education: Masters

Degree: Social Work

License/Certification Required: Tennessee Licensure as a Master Social Worker required; Tennessee L.C.S.W. preferred, Valid TN Driver's License

Minimum Work Experience: 1 year post-Masters clinical experience preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive SW theory base.
• Uses multiple therapeutic modalities.
• Demonstrates professional judgment.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Capable of multitasking.
• Attentive to detail.
• Highly organized.
• Flexible.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses patient's/family's biopsychosocial functioning, emotional support network and socioeconomic status and needs.
• Treatment Planning – develops individualized and attainable goals in conjunction with patients and families.
• Therapeutic Intervention - uses modalities which optimize treatment goals and interventions.
• Provides counseling for adaptation to medical circumstance and secondary psychosocial effects.
• Discharge Planning - integrates medical and psychosocial plans of care. Knowledgeable regarding current community resources.
• Documentation - complies with hospital and departmental Quality Improvement standards and statistical requirements.
• Advocacy - maintains confidentiality, adheres to HIPAA Regulations and protects patient/family rights.
• Functional Competencies – Demonstrates current knowledge of guidelines, procedures and laws pertinent to provision of S.W. services.
• Fosters and encourages principles of Child/Family-Centered Care to include: communication, education, orientation and implementation of C/FCC actions and projects.
• Collaboration - communicates effectively with medical staff, health care team, social work colleagues and patient/family.
• Participates in providing training and education for East Tennessee Children's Hospital staff.
• Assists in maintaining, interpreting and evaluating of Social Work programs, policies and procedures, following State, Federal and The Joint Commission guidelines.
• Demonstrates accountability and responsible use of hospital’s and department’s time and resources.
• Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Medium lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-20 pounds frequently and 10 lbs constantly to move objects. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure for lifting or moving of up to 100 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

Come work where you can make a difference everyday.