Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Overview Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice. As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We're committed to expanding what's possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative. At Enhabit, the best of what's next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients. Enhabit is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for our Hospice team. Branch office: Alexander City Responsibilities The LCSW position is a PRN / Paid per visit opportunity that could assist our field LMSW in other areas of Alabama, and/ or provide care in our patient coverage area on an as- needed basis. Responsibilities include: Assess patients' and families' psychosocial, environmental, and financial needs. Formulate, implement, and evaluates a plan of care in collaboration with patient, family, and other caregivers, and provides case management as appropriate. Assist the team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to the patients' health problems. Maintain documentation in patient's record per internal regulatory and professional standards. Monitor, observe, and evaluate changes and progress in patient's condition and environment. Report changes, progress, or lack of progress to physician and/or nurse case manager. Acts as key source in patient situations such as: ineffective patient/family coping and decision making advance directives long term or assisted living placement substance abuse abuse/neglect and/or bereavement. Qualifications Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of employment. Must possess one year of social work experience in a health care setting. Medicare home health or hospice experience is preferred. Must be capable of making independent decisions relevant to client's needs. Must be capable of prioritizing and handling multiple tasks of critical importance simultaneously. Additional Information Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.