Medical Social Worker Job at Aunni's Healthcare Services, Tucson, AZ

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  • Aunni's Healthcare Services
  • Tucson, AZ

Job Description

Job Summary: Provides psychosocial assessments, diagnosis and treatment to patients in their place of residence as prescribed by a physician, to assist the patient/family develop effective coping skills in response to the patient’s diagnosis, treatment and/or life situation.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform accurate and comprehensive assessments.
  • Obtain physician orders for certification and recertification of home medical social work services.
  • Communicate changes in patients’ clinical status to healthcare team members and HHA office staff.
  • Coordinate care planning and delivery with the physician, patient/family, and other healthcare team members.
  • Educate patient/family and other staff on appropriate medical social work modalities and interventions.
  • Deliver, modify, or discontinue medical social work interventions based on ongoing assessments.
  • Ensure patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Identify and address risks in the patient’s environment.
  • Perform transfer and discharge planning functions.
  • Participate in the organization’s information management program.
  • Comply with HHA policies and adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.


Regulatory Requirements:

  • Current valid State clinical social worker license.
  • Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited school of social work.
  • One year of post-master’s experience in a clinical setting.
  • Prior home health experience preferred.
  • Valid state driver’s license and reliable automobile.
  • Proof of current automobile insurance.
  • Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing.
  • Current BCLS certification.
  • Criminal background check.
  • Current liability insurance.


Language Skills:

  • Effective communication in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Additional languages preferred.


Skills:

  • Understanding of regulations/standards applicable to home healthcare.
  • Knowledge of general medical social work modalities/interventions and scope of practice within Arizona.


Physical Demands:

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions without compromising patient care.


Application:

  • Interested candidates can apply on the Aunni’s Healthcare Services website. or submit their resume to [email protected].


This position offers a meaningful opportunity to support patients in their homes and help them navigate their health challenges. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Job Tags

Contract work, Work from home,

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