Medical Social Worker

About Us

At VNA Health, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare through compassion and innovation, ensuring every individual's well-being is prioritized. We're dedicated to empowering our employees to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and communities, driving positive change in healthcare. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and improve the health and dignity of those we serve.

Why Join Us

• Employer sponsored insurance premiums including dental, vision, basic life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual from the first day of employment.
• Generous Wellness Benefit providing annual reimbursement for fitness and wellness expenses.
• Financial wellness program with matching 403(b) Retirement Plan and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Supportive company culture promoting employee well-being through programs like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and public transportation reimbursement.

Job Summary

The Medical Social Worker (MSW) contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement. The MSW respects and promotes the mission, values and vision of VNA Health.

Job Duties

• Patient Assessment and Intervention
• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and problems arising from terminal illness, related conditions and the dying process.” [Section 418.64(d)].
• Conducts an initial bereavement assessment of the patient and family focusing on social, spiritual and cultural factors and incorporate it into the POC [Section 418.54 (c)(7)].
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work. Completes thorough, accurate, and timely documentation as defined by agency policy.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.