Local Contract Social Work - Master of Social Work - $40-50 per hour - Lancesoft : Job Details

LanceSoft is seeking a Social Work Master of Social Work for a local contract job in Mount Ayr,, Iowa.

• Specialty: Master of Social Work
• Discipline: Social Work
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

**Hours will be split between Creston Home Care (20%) and Mt Ayr Hospice (80%) teams**

Purpose:

Provides social work services, performs psycho-social assessments and link individuals and families to community resources.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and assesses the patient's psychosocial needs.
• Initiates and maintains a plan of care.
• Provides strengths-based family-centered care to assist patients and families with becoming self-sufficient.
• Communicates with team members to coordinate care of individual patients.
• Confers with other agencies regarding patient needs; exchanges information and attempts to determine a solution for such needs.
• Accepts and works to carry out the mission and vision of the agency.
• Gives guidance on problems found through observation and interview.
• Assists with orientation, instruction, and guidance of new staff members, students and visitors coming to the agency.
• Represents the agency in community groups and activities.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in clinical and billing records.
• Observes the patient for changes in condition, discusses changes with the patient or family and reports changes, as necessary, to the nurse case manager or primary provider.
• Works to maintain a safe environment for the patient.
• Maintains appropriate records, caseload, and writes reports as indicated.
• Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient clinical records, in accordance with EveryStep and HIPAA guidelines.
• Participates in quality improvement as assigned, which may include participating as a PAC member.
• Completes patient chart audit.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work required; Master of Social Work preferred
• One year of social work experience in a public health or related setting
• Possess knowledge of local community resources and knowledge of how to access resources
• Ability to accept and work with diverse populations, culturally, economically and educationally
• Ability to work with variety and change, with both schedule and responsibility
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to comply with accepted professional standards and ethical guidelines
• Ability to work effectively in a high performance multi-disciplinary team
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Highly detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry and analysis
• Working knowledge of adult and child health principles and practices, including community health problems, preventive measures and community resources
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize teaching principles in working with families, clients, schools, and other community organizations
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound decision-making
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification required
• Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult abuse training certification (within 30 days of hire)
• Must have valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation if driving is required
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen, 2-step TB test and background check

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we're 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits