Humana · 5 months ago
Social Worker, Home Health
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$71K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expHumana is a leading provider of senior-focused primary care and home health services. The Medical Social Worker will evaluate and develop personalized care plans for home health patients, addressing their emotional and social needs while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
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Responsibilities
Assesses the patient’s social and emotional state as it relates to his or her illness or injury, needs for care and his or her response to such treatment, and adjustments to care
Assesses any relationships of the patient’s medical and nursing needs in the home setting, financial resources, and available community resources
Provides any appropriate action to obtain available community resources to assist in resolving issues that may be impeding the patient’s recovery
Instructs patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional response connected with Provides ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to teaching
Assists the physician and other health team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health Participates in the development and periodic re-evaluation of the physician's Plan of Care for the patient
Observes, records, and reports changes in patients’ condition and response to treatment to the Clinical Manager and the Participates in the discharge planning process
Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in care coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health team members in the identification and resolution of patient needs
Supervises instructs and evaluates the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW) to assure that all medical social services are provided to patients in compliance with Company, government, and professional standards
Maintains and submits documentation as required by the company and/ or facility including any case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports progress notes, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient
Qualification
Required
Masters or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Social Worker licensure in the state of practice; if required by state law or regulation
A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required
Proof of current CPR certification
Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice
Knowledge of and the ability to assist with discharge planning needs, and to obtain community resources (housing, shelter, funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information and referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and eligibility
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations
Ability to be flexible in work hours and travel locally
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization
Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements
Must have good and regular attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned
Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
Benefits
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings plan
Employee assistance program
Business travel and accident
Company
Humana
Humana is a health insurance provider for individuals, families, and businesses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$13.07B2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $5B
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2024-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
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Jim Rechtin
CEO and President
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Senior Vice President, Experience Transformation
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