Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - $45-55 per hour

Company: AccentCare
Location: Victoria
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

AccentCare is seeking a Social Work Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a job in Victoria, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Discipline: Social Work
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Permanent
  OverviewAccentCare, formerly known as Seasons or Texas Home Health.----Why You'll Love Being a Social Worker I (E) at AccentCareDo you take great pride in achieving the best possible outcomes for patients? Are you passionate about providing exceptional care? Join the AccentCare team today as a Social Worker I (E).--As a Social Worker I (E), you will have the ability to work at the top of your licensure while working one-on-one with your clients to provide them with customized care. Under the guidance of your physician, you will develop plans of care and utilize nursing theories, skills, and techniques to provide quality care to your clients on a daily basis.--When you join AccentCare, you become part of a team that is not only dedicated to their patients, but to each other as well. Here, you will truly make a difference each and every day as you work alongside a supportive team. With a competitive benefits package, work-life balance, professional development, and an outstanding work environment, you will have everything you need to achieve success in your career. Bring your passion for patient care and you will build a career you love as a Social Worker I(E).--Join the AccentCare team and apply for this Social Worker I (E) opportunity today!AccentCare, formerly known as Seasons or Texas Home Health. Responsibilities Social Worker I (E) Responsibilities:
  • Assist the core members of the pre-hospice/hospice team in understanding significant social, spiritual, and emotional factors related to the patient's health, to establish a plan of care which fosters the personal worth, spiritual well-being, and human dignity of each patient. Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and in the development and review of the plan of care for assigned patients. Assess the social, spiritual, and emotional needs/factors in order to estimate the patient's and involved caregiver's capacity and potential to cope with the problems of daily living and with the terminal diagnosis and illness
  • Help the patient, family, and involved caregiver to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations and provide services planned to assist in achieving the optimum social, spiritual, and health adjustment within their capacity and level of health literacy
  • Prepare the patient to deal with the changes and the family to support the patient including education on Advanced Directives
  • Utilize all available resources, such as family, hospice, and community agencies, to assist the patient and family to live better within the limitations of the illness
  • Support the bereavement program at the site level, including, but not limited to: Completing bereavement calls and visits to offer counseling and support. Facilitating bereavement support groups in the community, including an annual memorial service; Participating in the monthly bereavement committee meetings; Keeping the bereavement binder up to date (with meeting minutes, sign-in sheets from groups/workshops, etc.)
  • Provide discharge planning related to change of level-of-care or community placement. Observe, record, and report social, spiritual, and emotional changes, documenting all services in patient's electronic medical record. Participate in the on-call rotation and provide after-hours coverage as specified by needs of the agency. Participate and chair committees within the organization, including ethics consultations. Provide clinical supervision to interns and other social workers, as needed. Actively present on the speaker's bureau and support business development activities QualificationsSocial Worker I (E) Qualifications:
    • Master's degree required; Must hold highest level of licensure within the state, and/or hold the ACHP-SW advanced certification. Qualifications for state-specific requirements above minimum education standards
    • Must hold highest level of licensure within the state, and/or hold the ACHP-SW advanced certification
    • 2+ year social work experience required
    • Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance
    • Additional Qualifications for Pre-Hospice Social Worker: Experience with coordination of insurance benefits (such as a Medicaid Specialist) preferredAccentCare, formerly known as Seasons or Texas Home Health.AccentCare Job ID #14563-en-us. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation). Posted job title: Hospice Licensed Masters Social Worker / LMSWAbout AccentCareYour mission, our vision.--Together we--can--Make A Difference!AccentCare--, Inc. is among the nation's largest and most respected post-acute healthcare providers. Over 50 years strong, we are relentless about innovation and uncompromising about patient-first care! Driven to provide the highest quality, evidence-based care, matched with a gracious, personalized experience. We never lose sight of our commitment to our patients, our communities and each other.
      About AccentCare:AccentCare is the 4th largest home health company in the nation with a history of care of over 50 years.--We have more than 30,000 qualified professionals in over 242 offices who are dedicated to improving the quality of living. With advanced technologies, proprietary programs, and extensive training, our caring team members uphold our mission for over 200,000 patients and clients each year.Benefits
      • Holiday Pay
      • 401k retirement plan
      • Pet insurance
      • Wellness and fitness programs
      • Mileage reimbursement
      • Referral bonus
      • Employee assistance programs
      • Medical benefits
      • Dental benefits
      • Vision benefits
      • License and certification reimbursement
      • Life insurance
      • Discount program

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