The VNA Health Group-Moving Healthcare Forward
The VNA Health Group is seeking a full-time Medical Social Worker to support the Home Health team in Essex County. This position is responsible for providing assessment of social and emotional problems that are, or are expected to be an impediment to the effective treatment of the patient’s medical condition or their rate of recovery.
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Responsibilities
Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers
Develops and implements a social work plan of care in partnership with patient, representative (if any) and caregiver(s)
Collaborates with professional staff on psychosocial problems and appropriate interventions
Provides patients, caregivers, and/or families with information and education on community resource options and assists in linking with needed resources
Adheres to the organization’s policy and procedure on documentation
Participates in organizational wide QAPI program and attends agency sponsored in-service programs
Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies
Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance
Qualifications
Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Social Work accredited by Council on Social Work Education required with current NJ LSW
1+ year of supervised clinical experience in a healthcare setting; community health experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work with multiethnic and diverse socioeconomic populations
Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Services are provided in the patient’s home in a community or facility setting
EEOC
VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Regular Full-Time