JOB SUMMARY The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling. Providing services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care. Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care. Assists physician and other teams members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems. Prepares clinical notes on all patients referred to social work. Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Provides education to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies. Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies. Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel. Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required. Participates in discharge planning. Supervises, as directed, any Social Worker Assistants (SWA’s). Participating in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training. Other duties as delegated by the Director of Nursing /Supervisor. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Must have a master’s or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Minimum of one year's social work experience in health care setting. Experience in a home health care preferred. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. Symbii Home Health provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness. For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Symbii can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home. Symbii Home Health works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.

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