Social Worker, Mental Health

Social Worker

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Ohioans Home Health and Hospice is seeking a passionate Licensed Social Worker to join our team. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, advocating for patients' needs, and offering comprehensive psychosocial assessments and interventions.

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group.
• Performs social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse, and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patients and families as needed related to stress and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Assesses for, and educates the interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family, including communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
• Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
• Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Current license as a Licensed Social Worker in Ohio and willingness to obtain a license in Michigan.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care with an emphasis on home health or hospice preferred.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.
• Ability to relate and communicate with a diverse population and groups.
• Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Licensed driver with an insured automobile in accordance with state or organization requirements.

Stability:
Full‑time, Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm allowing a consistent schedule for work‑life balance.

A Culture of Respect:
Achieving high employee satisfaction with 90 % of staff referred by current employees.

Solid Support:
Accessible executive management and a supportive team environment.

Excellent Training:
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, PTO, short‑term disability, company‑paid life insurance and more.

Ohioans is a Medicare and Medicaid certified and CHAP‑accredited skilled home health care agency serving 34 counties in Ohio and Southeast Michigan, recognized in the Homecare Elite Top 500 and awarded for workplace excellence.

Ohioans Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.