Job description

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Anova Health Care System is looking for a compassionate and driven Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide the highest-quality care for patients in their homes.

The Social Worker is the member of the core interdisciplinary group whose primary function is to perform an assessment of psychosocial symptoms of the patient and family, develop psychosocial outcomes for alleviating identified symptoms and help provide the education, supportive counseling, and casework interventions needed to meet these outcomes.

We believe that by hiring the best people and helping them grow, we can ensure the best outcomes for those in our care. Anova offers our staff flexible hours, competitive pay, and development opportunities. Apply today if you are looking for more than a place to work—a place to grow in your career.

Responsibilities + Duties

• Assesses the psychological status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patients identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required.
• Carries out the social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns. High-risk for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space and any special traditions or taboos.
• Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan or care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities

Qualifications + Skills

• Graduate of a Master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114 (b)(3). Must posses a Masters in Social Work degree from a school accredited by the council on Social Work
• LLSW (preferred in PA), LSW or LCSW preferred
• Education and clinical experience relevant to the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care, hospice, experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues or death/dying.
• Experience in hospice care preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is good working order.

Salary + Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off / Vacation
• Biweekly pay
• Fun Company Events
• Employee Discounts

At Anova, we’re empowering our staff to transform the way they work. We know that our people are our most important asset, therefore we heavily invest in the well-being of all our employees. We respect that you have your own lives outside of your jobs, therefore we want you to maximize your outside time while still feeling connected with our community. We do this by making the moments you spend with us count.

Anova Health Care Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is proud of its culture of diversity and inclusion. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $61,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All candidates must be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Application Question(s):

• Are you a Licensed Social Worker within the State of PA?

Experience:

• Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Social work: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Masters in Social Work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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