Home Health Master Social Worker

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Master Social Worker to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive social work services to patients receiving home health care, ensuring their emotional, psychological, and social needs are met with professionalism and empathy. Your expertise will support patient recovery, promote well-being, and facilitate seamless coordination of care across multidisciplinary teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families navigating complex health challenges in their homes and communities.

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate social, emotional, and environmental factors impacting health and recovery.
• Develop personalized care plans that incorporate behavioral health strategies, crisis intervention techniques, and social support systems.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling sessions focused on mental health counseling, behavioral therapy, addiction counseling, and clinical counseling.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and accurate medical documentation within electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Assist patients with navigating community resources, assisted living options, hospice care services, and specialized programs such as Alzheimer’s or dementia care.
• Facilitate diagnostic evaluations and case management activities for diverse populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.
• Engage in research activities related to behavioral health interventions or post-acute care practices to enhance service quality.
• Conduct intake assessments for new patients and manage ongoing patient care through continuous monitoring and documentation of progress.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to promote patient engagement and adherence to treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams during inpatient or outpatient settings to optimize patient outcomes across various healthcare environments.

Experience

• Proven experience in hospital settings, home & community care environments, or outpatient clinics providing social work services.
• Demonstrated expertise in child & family counseling, behavioral therapy, crisis management, and mental health counseling.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, ICD-10/ICD-9 coding systems, CPT coding for billing purposes, and medical records management.
• Experience working with people with disabilities—including developmental disabilities—and providing specialized dementia or Alzheimer’s care.
• Strong background in working with diverse populations such as seniors in assisted living or nursing homes, children in special education programs, or individuals requiring PTSD or addiction treatment.
• Knowledge of EMR systems for data collection and documentation accuracy across clinical workflows.
• Ability to perform diagnostic evaluations using ICD coding standards while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
• Experience conducting group therapy sessions or psychotherapy interventions tailored to individual needs within outpatient or inpatient settings.
• Skilled in crisis intervention strategies with a focus on behavioral health emergencies across various healthcare environments. Join us as a Home Health Master Social Worker if you’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered care through compassionate counseling, expert case management, and innovative behavioral health practices!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $62,500.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Westerville, OH 43081