Medical Social Worker

Company: JourneyCare Home Health
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: April 22, 2024

Job Description:

JourneyCare Home Health, foremorely Addus Home Health, was founded over 40 years ago. A lot has changed since then but our core objective remains the same: providing great care for the elderly, disabled, and chronically ill, especially those who are at risk of hospitalization or institutionalization.We started out as a home cleaning service and then began providing chore services to Chicago's at-risk elderly population through a contract with the city. In 2016, Addus refined its strategy to focus on growth in the states in which we have a current presence while adding clinical care services to our offerings. We now provide personal care to over 42,000 patients while providing home health and hospice services to over 3,600 patients. We now have 210 offices in 22 states.We know that to be a great home care company, we must have great employees. Our staff is a group of engaged, energized, and compassionate employees who take ownership of the care and service they deliver each day to our patients. That's what we believe the home care business is all about.We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balanceWhat You'll Do:
  • 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.
  • Prepares clinical and progress notes.
  • Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding physical 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.Qualifications:
    • Graduate of a Master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. May also have a doctoral degree in social work.
    • Minimum of one (1) year's 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 have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insuranceTo apply via text, text 4960 to (847) 416-8078#ACHH

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