Social Worker - Primary Care At Home

The Licensed Social Worker- Home-Based Services will provide services to adult and geriatric homebound patients in their residences and via telehealth. This role requires travel to patient homes and the ability to work effectively in a home-based care setting. The Social Worker reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

Provide social work services to adult and geriatric patients in their residences and via telehealth; Travel to patient homes to deliver services; Work in patient residences, including private homes, group homes, or assisted living facilities; Maintain effective communication and coordination with patients, families, and care teams; Ensure services are provided in accordance with professional standards and organizational requirements; Collaborate in screening, assessment, and discharge planning for high risk patients and their families; Promote a seamless and safe discharge throughout the continuum of care; Participate in care conferences and unit rounds; Make timely and appropriate referrals to ancillary support staff; Partner with post-acute care providers to create a safe discharge plan; Identify, assess and respond to patient and family social, emotional, and psychological needs; Provide timely and effective interventions for patients and families in emergency and crisis; Educate team members regarding socio-economic, emotional and cultural issues affecting care; Serve as an advocate for the patient and family; Administer and interpret tests and measures of psychosocial functioning; Develop and implement assessment-based treatment plans; Provide crisis oriented psychotherapy and connect patients and families with appropriate resources; Supervise and train lower level social workers, students or interns; Apply specialized clinical knowledge in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, behavioral, and addiction disorders

Requirements

One full year experience and/or internship in a medical social work role in an acute hospital setting or agency; Licensed Social Worker (LSW); Valid driver's license and auto insurance with a good driving record

Nice to have

Two years' experience in an acute hospital setting; Master's degree in social work; Minimum of 2 years of prior hospital or community-based social work experience; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); ACSW (Academy of Certified Social Workers); Experience with maternal/child populations

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement; Loan forgiveness; 401(k) matching; Lifecycle benefits; Wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being; Protection for unexpected life events