Elara Caring·Sallisaw, Oklahoma
The Medical Social Worker is responsible for implementing and revising patient plans of care to ensure quality and continuity of care. They provide counseling and support to patients and families while coordinating with physicians and supervisors to manage social work-related needs.
At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.
Job Description: Medical Social Worker (BSW/SWA)
At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live.
We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting.
Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health, we care.
Each team member has a part to play in this mission.
This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Medical Social Worker (BSW/SWA).
Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.
To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Medical Social Worker (BSW/SWA) with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!
As a Medical Social Worker (BSW/SWA), you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:
Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.
Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to the Supervisor, the physician and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
Reports unsafe conditions and the outcome of each visit to the appropriate Supervisor by the end of the day.
Implements the plan for patient safety, using patient, family, and community resources.
Participates in implementation and development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning.
Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
Initiates and revises the Plan of Care in response to identified patient care issues.
Writes physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to the plan of care, per agency policy.
Incorporates patient care goals established in the plan of care, as evidenced by documentation in clinical note.
Performs appropriate skilled services/interventions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient’s physician.
Counsels, instructs, and includes the patient and family in following the Plan of Care and meeting social work-related needs.
You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.
Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits [https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits]
Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) or a related field (SWA) and at least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel 50% of the time.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Oklahoma often reflect steady demand in settings serving patients with mental health and substance use needs, especially where teams need staff who can work across clinical and support functions. This role is competitive because it accepts multiple qualification paths, including a high school diploma with experience, a behavioral health degree, or an Oklahoma RN license with behavioral health experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure, experience, and schedule expectations before applying.