Location
Aventura, FL | United States
Job description
Access Nursecare, Inc., is a Medicare Certified Home Health Agency that services Miami-Dade County and Broward County. We are actively seeking to partner with medical social workers in the Bal Harbour, Aventura, North Miami-Beach, Key Biscayne, Homestead and Broward areas, who are responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services. Enjoy flexible hours and the opportunity to create your own schedule! Become part of our exceptional team of dedicated professionals today!
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
- 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.
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
- Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Provides information 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.
- Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.
Position Qualifications
- Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. May have a Master’s or doctoral degree in social work.
- Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care.
- Experience in a home health care preferred.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
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