Home Health Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW)- Per DiemJob Locations US-IN-LafayetteJob ID 2018-8604Category Medical Social Work Overview Great Lakes Caring understands that the value and quality of our care relies upon the ability and satisfaction of our employees. We prioritize patient care and employee satisfaction above corporate profitability. Because our core values underscore the foundation of our culture, we created I Am Great Lakes Caring to ensure that every employee embraces and is committed to our company's focus and mission.If you share our commitment to delivering superior quality care and loving where you work, then we invite you to join our team of compassionate professionals. JOB OVERVIEW: I am committed to quality. It is at the core of everything I do and every decision I make. The Medical Social Worker is a qualified professional that provides skilled social services to patients on an intermittent basis in the home. My commitment will include:Helping patient and family with end-of-life care issues that encompass personal, financial, and physical decision making.Assisting with placement of patient when end-of-life care may be too cumbersome for the caregiver.Performing services in accordance with the plan of care and are coordinated with other team members.Assessing patients to identify the psychosocial, financial and environmental needs of patients as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team report, call-in logs, and on-site evaluations.Participating in implementation and development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning.Assuring the continuity of quality patient care delivered. Qualifications: Education: Masters degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.Licensure: Current state license as a social worker. Must have valid drivers license.Experience: One (1) year social work experience in a healthcare setting.Skills: Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills. CPR required.Transportation: Reliable transportation. I am committed to a caring culture that embraces teamwork and supports the employee. At Great Lakes Caring Home Health and Hospice we want you to love your work and the people you work with, while making a positive difference in the lives of patients. That is why a career at Great Lakes Caring offers:A new challenge that allows you to spend more quality time with patients A flexible schedule to accommodate a work/life balanceCompetitive compensation (based on experience)A full line of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurancePaid vacation and holidaysOpportunities for advancement within our organization and longevity NURSECAR company car programTuition reimbursement and certification testing COMPANY OVERVIEW: I am committed to integrity, efficiency and the highest ethical standards. Great Lakes Caring Home Health and Hospice, part of the Elara Caring network of companies, is one of the nation's leading providers of in home health care. Great Lakes Caring dedicates its resources to providing value-based, high quality care wherever our patients call home. Great Lakes Caring's primary focus is to provide superior quality health care to those we are honored to serve, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and innovative processes which drive extraordinary patient outcomes. With locations across the country, Great Lakes Caring provides the right care, at the right time, in the right place. Great Lakes Caring is committed to being a great place to work for employees, and is the recipient of Fortune Magazine's Best Workplaces in Healthcare and Best Workplaces for Millennials awards, in addition to being recognized as a National Best and Brightest Company to Work For.