We are hiring for a Social Worker

$45 - $50 / hr

Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy themeaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!

• employee wellness programs
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• holidays & paid time off
• continuing education & career growth opportunities
• company-wide support & resources tohelp you achieve your goals

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

• Assists the patient, significant others, physician, and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental, and social factors and difficulties related to the patient's health problems; which interfere with maximizing the benefit of medical services and the plan of care.
• Contributes as a health care team member to the development of comprehensive, integrated treatment plans for patients.
• Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients.
• Plans for continuity of care with hospitals and community agencies.
• Determines patient's ability to cope with daily living problems and assists patient in coping with illness.
• Assists the patient and significant others to understand, accept, follow, and implement medical recommendations.
• Assists the patient and significant others in utilizing community resources which will help the patient to achieve and maintain optimal functioning.
• Identifies gaps in community resources and stimulates resource development and/or improvement.
• Visits patient according to Plan of Treatment; completes a progress note for each visit; and submits progress notes to the agency on an at least weekly basis.
• Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary.
• Fulfills necessary mandatory education on annual basis
• Provides in-service to agency staff as needed
• Sends the physician a written summary report on patient's condition at least every 60 days
• All other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Master's Degree from a school of Social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Educations.
• One year of social work experience in a health care setting.

License Requirements

• Current CPR certification
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Additional State Specific Requirements

• WA: If not licensed as a social worker, Agency Affiliated Counselor credential is required.