Home Health Master Social Worker MSW PRN - Wilkes-Barre, PA

Position Overview

Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for a Master Social Worker PRN to join our dynamic home health care team. In this position, you will be responsible and accountable for the evaluation, coordination, and administration of social work services to patients and families.

Schedule: PRN visits needed Monday - Friday

Territory: Lackawanna and Luzerne

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the client in the ability to understand the significant social and emotional factors related to their health problems.
• Assists in the development of a plan of care based on clinical diagnosis, client and physician input that includes medical and social interventions and measurable goals or outcomes.
• Arranges to have plans of care implemented by providing linkage to community medical and health resources.
• Routinely reviews client progress to determine the effectiveness of services in reaching maximum rehab potential.
• ensures use of appropriate medical, social, diagnostic and psychological terminology.
• Investigate and take appropriate actions on client or employee concerns/complaints.
• Instruct clients, family members and primary care givers as needed to insure the optimal functioning level for each client.
• Coordinate agency services by ensuring that other agency caregivers are properly orientated and trained to meet the client’s needs in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Insure effective coordination of client home care services through the timely completion of required documentation as well as the timely transfer of pertinent medical data to the client’s physician, therapists or other care givers.
• Provide input to the Medicare Director regarding the need for formulation or modification of agency policies, procedures, and practices pertaining to client services.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive client data.
• Initiate and participate in meetings to develop service plans for agency clients.

Requirements

• Current state license as required by state law and regulation
• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Minimum of at least one year medical social work experience
• Valid CPR

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Social Work preferred

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time positions)

Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work , including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• 401(k) with Company match
• Vacation time, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Our Mission

Our mission is to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time . We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care - because outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.