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Job description
Home Health MSW Role
This position provides psychosocial support and resource coordination for patients receiving home health services. The Social Worker partners with patients, families, caregivers, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to assess needs, connect individuals with community resources, and help address barriers that may impact health, safety, and quality of life.
The role is primarily field-based, requiring travel to patients' homes throughout the service area.
Position Duties:
Conduct psychosocial assessments in patients' homes
Evaluate social, emotional, financial, and environmental factors affecting patient care
Develop and implement individualized care plans
Provide counseling, support, and crisis intervention as appropriate
Assist patients and families with adjustment to illness, disability, or life transitions
Connect patients to community resources, including:
Financial assistance programs
Transportation services
Housing resources
Caregiver support
Community-based services
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
Advocate for patient needs and coordinate community services
Document assessments, care plans, interventions, and outcomes according to regulatory standards
Educate patients and families regarding available resources and support systems
Manage a caseload while prioritizing visits and meeting documentation requirements
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required in Oregon
Excellent time management skills
Compassion and empathy Ability to establish professional boundaries. Strong knowledge of community resources (or ability to quickly learn them)
Comfortable working independently in the field Strong organization and documentation skills
Selling Points:
Monday-Friday schedule (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
No weekends listed
Direct patient impact in the home setting
Autonomy and independence
Opportunity to build relationships with patients and families
Collaborative interdisciplinary environment
Meaningful work helping patients access resources and improve quality of life
This is a field-based Home Health MSW role where you'll travel to patients' homes, conduct psychosocial assessments, connect patients and families with community resources, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support overall well-being and successful outcomes. It's an excellent opportunity for a compassionate social worker who enjoys autonomy, patient advocacy, and community-based care.
Worksite address
la grande, OR, 97850, US
Who can apply
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