Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for Medical Social Worker to come join our rapidly growing team in Las Cruces, NM.

PRN

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding physical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Participates in discharge planning.

Qualifications:

• Social Work Degree
  • Illinois: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; Master’s degree preferred.
  • New Mexico: Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
  • Tennessee: Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Current State Licensure in Social Work
  • Illinois: LSW or LCSW
  • New Mexico: LMSW or LCSW
  • Tennessee: LMSW or LCSW.
• Minimum of one (1) year’s experience in health care. Experience in a home health care preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

Text 8867 to 505-806-1865 to apply

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