Social Worker
Assured Home Health & Hospice
Centralia, WA 98531
Posted 10 months ago
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Job Type(s)
Full Time
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Industry
Healthcare
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Job Description
Social Worker
We are hiring for a Social Worker for the Centralia and Longview areas.
$80000 - $92000/ year
AtAssured Home Health, 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 serveit truly is all about helping people.?
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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 to?help you achieve your goals?
?Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
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 (MSW) will assess, diagnose, and treat patient's mental and social conditions, counsel individuals and|or families, and update case records. The licensed social worker with amaster's degree performs these functions under the supervision of the licensed master's degreed social worker.
- 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.
- Assists the patient and significant others in utilizing community resources which will help the patient to achieve and maintain optimal functioning.
Education & Experience
- Master's Degree from a school of Social work accredited by the Council of Social WorkEducations.
- One year of social work experience in a health caresetting.
License Requirements
- Current CPRcertification
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or publictransportation
Additional State Specific Requirements
- WA: If not licensed as a social worker, Agency Affiliated Counselor credential isrequired.
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Job Benefit(s)
Paid time off Continuing education Wellness Programs