Master's Social Worker

4 weeks ago


Austin, Texas, United States EXCELACARE Full time
Job Summary:

Evaluates and assesses patient needs for social service assistance, planning and coordination of patient programs, and acts as a liaison between the patient, hospital, Home Health, Hospice, physician, and community in the home care venue with appropriate linkage of community services/resources.

Performs under minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Acceptance and response to referrals from home health care team regarding clients who may require social services assistance.
  • Interviews patients and/or caregivers to assess for psychotherapy needs for patients and families.
  • Develops and maintains current information on community resources through attendance of continuing education and professional associations.
  • Completes documentation and paperwork, as required by Agency policies, following the physician's Plan of Care for Medical Social Services.
  • Makes visits as scheduled and participates in case conferences as required.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
  • Adheres to specific State Association for Home Care Code of Ethics.
  • Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
  • Participates actively in continuing education and in-services.
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices.
  • Assumes the care of the home health patient, optimizing his/her comfort and dignity, when appropriate.
  • Possesses adequate knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and insurance standards to ensure reimbursement for all services rendered.
Requirements:
  • Master's or doctoral degree.
  • 1 year social work experience in a health care setting.
  • Current state issued social work license with current certification to practice in the state licensed; driver's license and proof of current auto liability insurance.
Work Environment:

Works in patient's home in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases. Ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally, some exposure to unpleasant weather. Moderate noise level; Category C BBP risk; moderate stress and emotional demands.



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