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We are hiring a Social Worker for Home Visits in Naples!
The Social Worker in Home Health assists patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe or long-term illness, and with difficulties in recovery and rehabilitation. The Social Worker is responsible to assist patients with community resource planning for identified long term care needs, assist patients with obtaining information regarding advance directives, and update case records.
At Mederi Caretenders a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serveāit truly is all about helping people.
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We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- employee wellness programsĀ
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- holidays & paid time off
- continuing education & career growth opportunitiesĀ
- company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!Ā
*Responsibilities
The Social Worker (MSW) in Home Health assists patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe or long-term illness, and with difficulties in recovery and rehabilitation. The Social Worker will assess, diagnose, and treat patient's mental and social conditions, counsel individuals and/or families, and update case records.Ā
- Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients.
- Plans for continuity of care with hospitals and community agencies.
- Assesses and treats social and emotional factors related to patient's illness to determine ability to cope with daily living problems.
- Assists the patient and significant others to understand, accept, follow, and implement medical recommendations.
Education & Experience
- Master's Degree from a school of Social work accredited by the Council of Social WorkĀ Educations.
- One year of social work experience in a health careĀ setting.
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License Requirements
- Current CPRĀ certification
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or publicĀ transportation
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