Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care jobs in Akron, OH

Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care provides social work services to home care patients and their families. Assesses and treats emotional and behavioral problems related to patient illness. Being a Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care participates as a member of multi-disciplinary team and may assist patients in treatment planning. May contribute to the formulation of discharge plans. Additionally, Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care requires a master's degree of social work. Typically reports to a senior case manager. Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Medical Social Worker
  • Progressive Quality Care
  • Stow, OH PART_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARY:
    To deliver varied social work services to Hospice patients and their families. To provide initial emotional, spiritual, psychosocial assessments, ongoing counseling, bereavement services and community education, outreach and referral. The Hospice social worker is an integral part of the Hospice IDG.

     

    This is an as needed position. 

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    *Must be a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio.

    EDUCATION/TRAINING:

    Have an MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and one year of experience in a health care setting.

    Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a
    hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.

    Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a social worker, preferred.
    Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.

    JOB FACTORS:
    Physical Requirements:
    Requires minimal physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and minimal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 20 pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required
    tests or examinations.

    Mental Requirements:
    Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

    Working Conditions:
    Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.

    Transportation:
    Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.

    Essential Functions:

    1. Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed IDG care plan.

    2. Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required.

    3. Provides short term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
    4. Provides services, under the direction of a physician (who approves plan of care).
    5. Participates as a member of the Bereavement Team as assigned.
    6. Observes, assesses and brings to IDG conferences information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family.
    7. Assumes the active role of advocate for the patient/family unit.
    8. Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals.
    9. Documents comprehensive psychosocial, emotional and spiritual assessment clearly and concisely in a timely manner.
    10. All patient/family visits, telephone contacts and referral actions are recorded in the patient record per policy.
    11. Provides ongoing counseling related to issues of death and dying to the patient and family as needed.
    12. Attends staff meetings, IDG and other meetings as assigned and appropriate.
    13. Participates in the orientation program as assigned.
    14. Adheres to all Hospice policies.
    15. Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development and maintenance of skills in social work.
    16. Exhibits Hospice philosophy in all job related roles.
    17. Other duties as assigned by Director/Manager of Patient Services.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

     

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

     

    Medical specialties:

     

    • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

     

    Schedule:

     

    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday

     

    Education:

     

    • Master's (Required)

     

    Experience:

     

    • healthcare setting: 1 year (Required)
    • social work: 2 years (Preferred)
    • active patient contact: 3 years (Preferred)

     

    License/Certification:

     

    • Social Worker License in Ohio (Required)

     

  • 1 Month Ago

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Medical Social Worker, Hospice
  • Summa Home Health and Hospice LLC
  • Akron, OH FULL_TIME
  • Agency: Summa Health at Home and Hospice Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Clinical Social Worker MSW
  • Corewell Health Corporate
  • Troy, OH FULL_TIME
  • FULL TIME-DAYS GENERAL SUMMARY: To work collaboratively with members of an interdisciplinary team in order to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. These interventions may incl...
  • 4 Days Ago

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MSW Social Worker Hospice
  • LHC Career Site
  • Richfield, OH FULL_TIME
  • We are hiring for a Medical Social Worker. At Caretenders Hospice in Richfield, OH, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that ...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Medical Social Worker, Home Health
  • BAYADA
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH FULL_TIME
  • Come Join our Growing Team! BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an energetic and experienced Licensed Medical Social Worker, MSW, for a Full Time, Part Time or Per Diem opportunity performing...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Social Worker (MSW) - FT Hospice (LSW Required)
  • SouthernCare
  • Uniontown, OH FULL_TIME
  • Our Company SouthernCare, part of the Gentiva family of hospice, home health, palliative, and community care providers, focuses on clinical excellence with compassion and dignity. Our company culture ...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Social Work - Home Health Social Worker - $37+ per hour
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Beachwood, OH
  • BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Social Work Home Health Social Worker for a job in Beachwood, Ohio. Job Description...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Therapist II - PIRC - $10/$15K Bonus
  • Akron Children's Hospital
  • Akron, OH
  • Full - Time: 40 Hours Per Week - 3rd Shift 4-10 Hour Shifts: 9:30pm - 8am or 5-8 Hour Shifts: 11:30pm-8am Location: Akro...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Therapist I - PIRC - $10/$15K Bonus
  • Akron Children's Hospital
  • Akron, OH
  • Part - Time: 24 Hours Per Week 1st Shift: Sunday - Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Location: Akron - PIRC Sign-on bonus with 2-year...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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IOP Mental Health Therapist I - PT - $10/$15K Bonus
  • Akron Children's Hospital
  • Akron, OH
  • Part - Time: 24 Hours Per Week 2nd Shift: 11:30am - 7:30pm Most Weeks: Monday - Wednesday - Thursday Location: Akron - I...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Therapist - Outpatient - $10/$15K bonus
  • Akron Children's Hospital
  • Akron, OH
  • Full - Time: 40 Hours Per Week 1st Shift: 8am - 4:30pm One Evening Until 7:00pm Weekly Monday - Friday Location: Akron -...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapist Home Health Per Diem
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Uniontown, OH
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will: Plan a...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - PRN
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Uniontown, OH
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first CenterWell Home Health serves over 85,000 patients ea...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Work - Home Health Social Worker - $37+ per hour
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Akron, OH
  • BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Social Work Home Health Social Worker for a job in Akron, Ohio. Job Description & R...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Akron (/ˈækrən/) is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County. It is located on the western edge of the Glaciated Allegheny Plateau, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Cleveland. As of the 2017 Census estimate, the city proper had a total population of 197,846, making it the 119th-largest city in the United States. The Greater Akron area, covering Summit and Portage counties, had an estimated population of 703,505. The city was founded in 1825 by Simon Perkins and Paul Williams, along the Little Cuyahoga River at the summit of the developing Ohio and...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care jobs
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Akron, Ohio area prices
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