The Social Work Assistant establishes care plans and provides crisis intervention to patients in a home health setting. They assist caregivers and physicians by addressing social, emotional, and economic factors and facilitating community resource referrals.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a CSWE-approved school and possess current CPR/BLS certification. One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting is required, along with specific certification for those in Indiana.
Where You’ll Work CHI Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received: at home.
As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve.
Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.
Job Summary and Responsibilities At CHI Health at Home, we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve.
As a Social Work Assistant, you’ll engage in a range of exciting responsibilities, including: Establishing a care plan in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
Providing crisis intervention as required.
Assisting the physician and other caregivers in understanding the significant social, emotional and economic factors influencing the patient’s ability to improve medically.
Providing patient care education to patients and caregivers.
Assisting in making appropriate community referrals to gain access to additional resources as needed (i.e. applications for public assistance, housing problems, additional health care resources, transportation) Working with the patient’s caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimum caring relationship between the patient and caregiver.
Completing and submitting all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
CHI Health at Home leverages AI-powered clinical documentation to reduce documentation, enhance work-life balance, and maximize patient time.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education. In Indiana, must also be certified under IC25-23.6-4-3. One year social work experience in a health care setting. Current CPR/BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross and compliance with state requirements Ready to Make a Difference? At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
