Medical Social Worker

Job DetailsJob Location: Coeur dAlene, ID 83814Salary Range: $35.00 - $40.00 HourlyJob description:

Crest Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) experienced in home health to join our amazing team in Coeur D'Alene and provide social work services for our patients.

MISSION STATEMENT: As a member of your community, our mission is to deliver compassionate health care services to all those entrusted in our care. Through leadership and trust, we function as a cohesive team dedicated to cost-effective, high-quality outcomes for our residents. We foster an environment of innovation and continual improvement by encouraging creativity and openness. We pledge to value one another through loyalty, respect, and dignity. Integrity, fairness, and kindness are an integral part in all our business decisions.

Responsibilities will include:


Assesses psycho-social status of client and social and emotional factors related to the client’s illness, need for care, and response to treatment.
Provides direct social casework services to clients and families including assisting with goal setting, counseling, and planning and providing interventions.
Advises agency personnel, clients, and families of appropriate community resources, their eligibility criteria, and regulations.
Participates in the development and periodic renewal of the client’s plan of care.
Observes and reports to the case manager, the response of the client to treatment and changes in his condition.
Maintains verbal and/or written communication with other personnel involved with care of the client.
Maintains appropriate and timely client care records including observations, treatments, client response to treatment, and changes in client’s condition.
Attends and participates in appropriate client care conferences, staff meetings, and agency committee meetings.
Thorough knowledge of social work principles and methods.
Knowledge of individuals and group behavior and ways of working effectively with adults, children, and families who have social, economic, emotional, or health problems.
Ability to exercise independent professional judgment in complex situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and families, staff members, outside agencies and institutions, and the general public.


Requirements:


Valid Idaho MSW License
Compassionate with a "5-star quality care" mindset
Can act independently but must also recognize that a team provides care for each patient and is willing to be a contributing team player
Prior home health experience preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skill


“Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the applicable federal and state civil rights laws, it is the policy of Crest HH/hospice, LLC and its affiliates and managed entities (together hereafter referred to as “RMC”), to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HR@rmcare.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:


Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance


 

License/Certification:


Master of Social Work (Required)


Ability to Commute:


Coeur d'Alene, ID (Required)


Work Location: On the road
Qualifications