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Social Worker (LMSW) - Full-time, Home Health

Corus Health

Albuquerque, new mexico


Job Details

Full-time


Full Job Description

Corus Medical is actively seeking an experienced Social Worker (LMSW) to join our team. This individual will provide assistance and resources to primarily elderly home-bound patients and their families. Corus is a therapist-owned and operated practice where our team members enjoy a flexible schedule and a supportive work environment filled with people who work together to provide the highest standard of care for our patients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide counseling services to the patient/family experiencing emotional, social/economic conflict.
  • Assess patient/family social and emotional factors in order to estimate their capacity and potential to cope with everyday life.
  • Assist patient, family and staff in utilizing community resources.
  • Assess patient/family ability to meet financial obligations and offer appropriate resources and activate as indicated.
  • Evaluate patient’s insurance coverage and options in this regard.
  • Assist in discharge planning from home care service when care is no longer appropriate.
  • As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assist team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to care of the home care patient and the family.
  • Able to identify potential suicide/homicide threat and utilize appropriate resources for follow-up.
  • Able to identify potential abuse/neglect and utilize appropriate resources for follow-up.
  • Able to identify potential drug/alcohol abuse and utilize appropriate resources for follow-up.
  • Able to identify potential mental health problems and utilize appropriate resources for follow-up.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of cultural differences.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the psychosocial assessment of patient/family needs.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
  • Licensed in New Mexico under the Social Work Practice Act.
  • Clinical experience in varied multi- disciplinary settings.
  • Minimum two years supervised experience in health or related field.
  • New Mexico driver’s license and availability of a car with insurance per state requirement.

Benefits

Benefits & Allowances:

  • Positive, supportive work environment
  • Direct patient care without time restrictions to build patient relationships
  • Continuing Education opportunities
  • Flexible work schedule

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