Medical Social Worker at Vanura Homehealth Services Inc – Rancho Cucamonga, California

Looking for coverage in San Bernardino, Riverside, Pomona, Moreno Valley, Perris, Temecula, Murrieta, Colton, Menifee

Essential Functions:
1. Investigate child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary.
2. Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.
3. Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patient's medical or physical condition and to
assess client needs.
4. Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.
5. Counsel clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
6. Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.
7. Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.
8. Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient.
9. Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status.
10. Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in
treatment and care plan.
11. Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.
12. Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.
13. Oversee Medicaid- and Medicare-related paperwork and recordkeeping in hospitals.
14. Plan and conduct programs to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services.
15. Develop or advise on social policy and assist in community development.
16. Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and demeanor.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:
1. Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required: Currently licensed by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
2. Minimum Experience required: Minimum of one year in the acute care setting. Two years’ experience in Home Health preferred
3. Skills Required: Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information. Must be able to solve problems independently and confidently by applying analytical and logical thinking.

Physical Job Description:
Typical Working Conditions: Typical office environment — no unusual exposures. Equipment Used: Computer keyboard, telephone, fax machine, copier
Essential Physical Tasks: Ability to lift approximately 15 20 lbs.