Position Overview
The Master Social Worker is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination and administration of social work services for patients and their families.

Schedule: Full Time visits Monday through Friday

Territory: Elmore, Autauga, Montgomery, Pike, Bullock, Tallapoosa, and Coosa

Essential Job Functions
• Provide social work assessment and services as prescribed by the physician.
• Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
• Provide a written evaluation defining social work service needs, goals, and expected outcomes in conjunction with Plan of Treatment of referring physician.
• Participate in the development of overall Plan of Care.
• Assist physician(s) and interdisciplinary team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to patient health problems, family response, and care at home.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate an understanding of patient's medical status and updates self on patient/family status as needed or requested.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
• Assist patients/families in utilizing community resources that will promote optimum financial and emotional support.
• Provide physician(s) and Aveanna with written updates on patient/family needs, progress, goals as requested by physician/health care team.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements
• Current state Social  Work license as required by state law and regulation. LMSW is required.
• Minimum of at least one (1) year medical social work experience
• Masters degree required
• Hospice experience preferred 

HHH

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.