Licensed Master Social Worker LCSW Home Health PRN

Compassus

St. Petersburg, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Object Notation (BON), Career Development, Community Development, Community Relations, Community and Social Services, Corporate Policies, Crisis Intervention, Customer Support/Service, Discharge Plans, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Financial Analysis, Health Plan, Healthcare, Home Care, Hospice Care, Hospital, Insurance, Leadership, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Long-Term Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Quality of Life, Social Sciences, Social Work, Technical Delivery, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation
LOCATION
St. Petersburg, FL
POSTED
20 days ago

Company:

Bon Secours Home Care and Hospice by Compassus

Position Summary

The Home Health Licensed Master Social Worker LCSW, provides preventive, educational, evaluative, and treatment services to meet the psychosocial needs of patients and their families, to help them improve, restore, and maintain their maximum level of coping. S/he utilizes community resources and the interdisciplinary team to aid in this process.

Position Specific Responsibilities

  • • Communicates identified needs and potential solutions to clinical team and supervisor.
  • Functions as an interdisciplinary team (IDT) member and attends and participates in staff meetings, educational programs, and community events, as requested.
  • Completes psychosocial assessment on each assigned patient, as indicated by corporate policy and documents findings in a timely manner
  • Completes Support Services Assessment, as appropriate.
  • Reviews and explains home health services, as appropriate, to patient's financial classification.
  • Develops and updates care plans.
  • Monitors hospitalizations and Medicare Part A admissions.
  • Provides direct social work services.
  • Obtains physicians order for Home Health Social Services.
  • Facilitates placements and monitors patient's adjustment.
  • Coordinates care giving issues.
  • Facilitates discharge planning.
  • Explains and assists with advance directives.
  • Addresses financial concerns and completed financial assessment.
  • Contacts community agencies, as appropriate.
  • Initiates Medicaid spend down.
  • Assesses appropriateness for Special Concern supplies.
  • Evaluates insurance concerns.
  • Develops and utilizes community resources.
  • Develops and maintains working relationship with community agencies, i.e., long term care facilities, DFS, hospitals, social security office, V.A., etc.
  • Utilizes available community resources to meet family needs.
  • Provides education and in-services to contract agencies, as appropriate.
  • Provides counseling to patient and family.
  • Collaborates with and provides information to home health interdisciplinary team related to counseling issues.
  • Provides crisis intervention to patient/family.
  • Refers to community counseling agencies, as indicated.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

  • Master of Science in Social Work required
  • At least one (1) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting required.

State Specific Requirements

Florida

  • Licensure required to be titled "social worker" or practice social work; LBSW or LCSW.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus

At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual. Embark on a career that cares for you while you care for others.

Your Career Journey Matters

We're dedicated to helping you grow and succeed. Whether you're pursuing leadership roles, specialized training, or exploring new career paths, we provide the tools and support you need to thrive.

The Compassus Advantage

  • Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
  • Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
  • Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
  • Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
  • Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
  • A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Ready to Join?

At Compassus, your career is more than a job-it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Take the next step and join a team that empowers you to grow, innovate, and thrive.

About the Company

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Compassus

Compassus is a nationwide network of community-based post-acute care services primarily focused on hospice, palliative and home health care. The Nashville, Tennessee-based company was founded in 2006, but its roots in hospice reach back to 1979. Today, the company operates more than 165 hospice, palliative and home health programs in 30 states across the U.S.

The mission of Compassus is to honor life and offer hope to individuals facing serious or terminal illness by supporting them with a common culture focused on three core values: Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence. Compassus employs more than 4,000 colleagues who provide a range of home health, hospice and palliative services and other resources to benefit patients and families. Our primary goals are to provide the highest quality post-acute care in every community in which we operate, and to be both the provider and employer of choice.

For more information please visit www.compassus.com or call (877) 377-1607.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1979
WEBSITE
http://compassus.com/