Clinical Social Worker - Home Health

At 21st Century Home Health Services (HHS), we are committed to treating every patient with the same empathy, compassion and understanding that we would show our family. With over 350 employees, we are the largest Home Health Agency in San Francisco and the fastest growing in the Bay Area. We provide care to over 1,700 patients in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.

Our Clinicians are not only dedicated to the patients we serve, but to each other. The proof is in our outcomes: Hospital readmission rates for 21st Century HHS are consistently under 10% while the industry average is over 15%. We have the highest medicare classification rating of 5-stars, based on a set criteria determining excellence.

Our Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or MSW) assist our patients and their families/caregivers by assisting them with education and support as they cope with their recent diagnosis. Most of our patient focus is the geriatric population which requires an understanding of local community resources, long term/short term care planning to help improve their lives.

Territory: Targeted are of Oakland. We also have opportunities in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.

Why you should come work with us as a Medical Social Worker:

We value our team and understand that work-life balance is important.

Dedicated Concierge Services
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Travelers Insurance, HSA and 401K w/ matching.
Flexible schedules: Create your own weekly work schedule.
Reimbursements: Mileage, Parking, CPR, Continued Education Units.

What you'll do as a Medical Social Worker (MSW) Home Health:

Under the general direction of the Case Manager, the Social Worker assesses social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, medical and nursing requirements in the home. Develops and implements a plan for home social work services, including education of patients, family members and care givers. This position also coordinates with other home health staff and community resources to provide an efficient integration of care.

To be a success as a Medical Social Worker (MSW) Home Health:

Knowledge of local community resources is required.
Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury; and of the influence of culture on health care.
Knowledge of state and federal homecare regulatory guidelines preferred.
Demonstrated skills in effective written and verbal communication.
Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.
Ability to maintain harmonious constructive working relationships with internal and external customers (patients, families, members of the interdisciplinary team, clerical and management staff, physicians and community resources).
Must have well developed social work assessment and clinical skills as well as time management skills.
Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with our strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet our core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.

Wage Range 90-100k Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. 21st Century offers generous bonus incentive plans, comprehensive health benefits and 401k (Up to 4% match)

Qualifications:

Education
Master Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.

Licensures/Certifications
Basic Life Support Certification - BLS required.

Driver License

LCSW License is highly preferred

Automobile Insurance required

Experience for Medical Social Worker (MSW) Home Health:
One year of experience as an MSW in a health care setting is strongly preferred.
Home Health experience preferred.

21st Century HHS is expanding rapidly throughout the East Bay. We anticipate offering Clinicians and Therapist targeted and manageable territories no later than early 2023, in all areas of Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. However, you don't have to wait until 2023 to join us! We are offering immediate opportunities for individuals to train in Oakland and transition to preferred and convenient territories once available.

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