Social Worker (LSW /LCSW) - Home Health

The Home Health Services Social Worker identifies the psychosocial needs of patients and families through assessment. Social work interventions range from resource support identification and acquisition (including community support, financial and environmental enhancement) to short term counseling and emergent crisis intervention. Social Services are provided as part of a collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Hours May Vary Depending Upon Census and Program Need.

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation. Develops a bereavement plan of care to address Hospice family member/caregiver needs.

Interprets and communicates pt/family faith and culture traditions. Identifies and communicates when spiritual/religious beliefs may impact the physical and psychosocial care provided by other team members.

Educates patient and family members in a manner that overcomes barriers; matches their learning capabilities and meets fundamental needs. Visit notes and orders are completed and transmitted in a timely manner according to policy. Corrections to care plans are entered and transmitted according to time line.

Documents psychosocial patient/family assessments, financial assessment and MSW interventions within patients' electronic medical record.

Implements social work plan that results in: a) enhanced strength of family systems, b) patient/family/caregiver utilization of community resources, c) maximization of medical benefits, d) enhanced environment for care delivery, e) dignity for the dying patient, f) maximized patient/family coping skills, g) support for patient/family cultural beliefs and values.

Evaluates effectiveness of social work plan of care and modifies intervention as indicated. Facilitates and supports patient decisions and communication of self-determined life care decisions. Provides care according to plan of care/orders. Develops social work plan of care in collaboration with IDT.

Practices in a manner sensitive to the needs of patients and families. Identifies and responds to indicators of imminent death, addresses patient/family needs at time of death.

Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Home Health and Hospice Benefit including benefit eligibility, qualification for admission, election process, certification, recertification, transfer, non-recertification and revocation.

Utilizes Memorial Funds appropriately and submits documentation in a timely manner according to policy. Complete or assist and educate the patients/caregivers on advanced directives, including living will, HCPOA, and POLST forms.

Assist with Transportation barriers Assistance with Referrals for lack of access to food, clothing, assistance with power bills Make referrals for help in the Home Assistance with Applications (Medicaid, Community Care, SSDI) Make Elder Abuse/Neglect Referrals

Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Proof of Auto Insurance - Varies; Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS), Education: Master's Degree: Social Work (Required), Work Experience: Social worker experience in healthcare setting

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $27.36per hour - $45.69per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health.

The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.