LCSW Per Visit at Nuvance Health in Danbury, CT

Summary:

Provides clinical services to meet the mental health needs of home care individuals, collaborating with physician and other team professionals for the purposes of quality diagnostic and treatment services. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient representative (if any) and caregiver. Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the health plan of care and other health care practitioners as appropriate related to the current home health plan of care.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.

2. Provides patient, caregiver and family counseling and education.

3. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems of the client.

4. Participates in case conferences with the health care team, and when necessary, other community agencies.

5. Identifies patient and family needs for other home health services and referral for same, when appropriate.

6. Refers patient and family to appropriate community resources.

7. Records and reports clinical goals and notes to document patients' reaction and progress in meeting goals and report to physician.

8. Participates in agencys quality assessment and performance improvement program, and agency-sponsored in-service training.

9. Attends required continuing education courses.

10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

12. Maintains and models Nuvance Health values.

13. Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Education Skills Experience:

Required: Experience in a qualified home health agency. Minimum Experience: three years

Other Information:

Required: Experience in a qualified home health agency.�

Minimum Experience: three years

Working Conditions:

Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:LCSW

Company: Western CT Home Care Inc

Org Unit: 613

Department: Medical Social Worker

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly

Available benefits include: 401(k) Retirement Plan and Wellness Programs. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.