Home Health - PRN, Medical Social Worker; MSW

Home Health - PRN, Medical Social Worker

Fort Worth, TX, 76102

Medical Social Worker provides coordinated care in the home to patients of all age groups and performs psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling, and referrals to meet the needs of the patient and family. Participates in the coordination of care.

• Education:
  
  Masters or doctoral degree from an accredited program in social work.
• Licensure:
  Certification. Current driver’s license.
• Experience:
  
  One year of experience as a medical social worker in a healthcare setting.
• Skills:
  
  Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR certification.
• Transportation:
  Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
• Environmental and
  
  Working Conditions:
  
  Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to infectious diseases; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
• Physical and Mental Effort:
  Prolonged standing, walking, and sitting required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient and family needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient and family psychosocial needs.