Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Home Health Medical Social Worker provides social services under physician direction to patients in the home. This position works within the framework of a team, focusing on the emotional and social factors relating to illness.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Must meet at least one of the following requirements:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work and a minimum of one year of experience working as a Social Worker in a health care setting AND/OR
• Current State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• * Must meet all DMV requirements below and have adequate transportation.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Effective communication skills in both written and verbal form; self-directed, with good organizational skills
• Excellent therapeutic communication and counseling skills.

*Note: Requires employees to drive at least once per pay period. Candidates must possess and supply proof of: a current CA Driver’s License, a clean DMV printout and Auto Insurance coverage with a minimum of $50,000 per person/$100,000 per occurrence (or a combined single limit of $100,000) and property damage coverage in an amount not less than $50,000 per occurrence.

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