Medical Social Worker

Accentra Is an Oklahoma Owned Company We pride ourselves on achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients and providing quality of care – whether that involves home health for managing chronic conditions, injury or illness; or hospice to provide end-of-life care and comfort. We strive to help our patients remain safe and independent at home while achieving the best quality of life possible. Thousands of families, physicians, and facilities across Oklahoma choose Accentra because of the quality care our team members provide. We value our team members and celebrate their accomplishments - we know that our team is the foundation on which our company is built. We invite you to learn more about Accentra and what has made us one of the most respected names in home care. Our Employees enjoy the following benefits: Company Car or Paid Mileage Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Flex Spending Plans Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Longevity Pay Performance Bonuses 401(k) Referral Program Bonuses Competitive Salary and Benefits The Medical Social Worker assists the patient and family with emotional, social, and financial needs that are identified in the assessment. Serves as a liaison in the coordination of community resources. Participates in the bereavement and educational program and provide consultation to the staff, volunteers and/or community as needed. Qualifications   Medical Social Worker degree in Social Work, Masters Degree or Bachelors Degree in social work or sociology from an accredited school of social work required.  Current social worker’s license or certificate as required by the State of Oklahoma.  At least one (1) year experience in the community or in-home care preferred.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Must maintain a working cell phone.  Knowledgeable of dying process.  Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, maintain valid auto liability insurance, and be able to drive throughout service area under a variety of weather conditions.  Responsibilities Completes intake/referral form and coordinates with Clinical Coordinator or Administrator to ensure timely admissions. Completes initial admission process as needed.  Performs psychosocial evaluation of patient, family, or significant other which reflects planned interventions and goals for problems identified. Completes assessment within seven (7) working days of admission.  Assesses and develops social worker Plan of Care, identifying problem areas as defined by the patient, the unit of care, the Interdisciplinary Team, and the social worker and updates as necessary.  Counsels patient/family on psychosocial issues of death, dying, and bereavement. Promotes supportive family involvement when possible.  Works with patient/family in mobilizing personnel and community resources. Serves as an advocate, makes appropriate referrals to agencies and demonstrates proper follow-up.  Evaluates patient’s insurance coverage and options when appropriate.  Creates, maintains, and utilizes a current community resource file. Acts as a liaison between patients and their caregiver and needed community resources so that appropriate services/entitlements are accessible.  Demonstrates an understanding and sensitivity to the needs of the geriatric and hospice population and relates effectively to them.  Attends weekly Interdisciplinary Team meetings, staff meetings, and participates in other such appropriate meetings and committees.  Assists team members with psychosocial aspects of care to ensure direction and continuity.  Maintains current, accurate, legible documentation in patient records and turns in paperwork within 24-hour (next working day) time frame.  Maintains current, accurate visit and mileage records and turns in paperwork with 24-hour (next working day) time frame.  Accepts assignments for on-call as needed for crisis intervention.  Assists in discharge planning from hospice service when care is no longer appropriate.  Attends in-services and meets minimum requirements (12 hours) for yearly in-service hours.  Takes responsibility to keep personnel file current with required information.  Participates in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.  Demonstrates familiarity with policies and procedures of Accentra Home Health and Hospice and State and Federal regulations.  Reports to work on time and communicates with Administrator or designee when late or not able to come to work.  Complies with dress code and projects a professional attitude toward self, patients, and other staff members.  Follows Accentra Home Health and Hospice public relation policies regarding outside speaking to professional affiliations, clearing all such requests through the Administrator.  Accepts other assignments as appropriate. Functional Abilities   Contact with a variety of housing conditions required. Must be able to maintain concentration during frequent interruptions.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Must be flexible to adjust to changing tasks frequently. Light to moderate degrees of stress incurred in daily employment.  Able to physically perform the duties required by the position.  Able to travel.  Physical Requirements  Requires good hearing to assess situations quickly and respond appropriately. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  Light to moderate physical activity required.  Must be able to lift up to 15lbs at a time.