Social Worker - Home Health Services

  • Part-time

Company Description

Who is KVH...

KVH is an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes 24-hour emergency care, inpatient, and outpatient hospital services through KVH Hospital. Clinics include family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedics, general surgery, women’s health, and urgent care.

Work-life balance is important to us. We value your mental wellbeing as much as your skills to perform the job and therefore offer a competitive PTO plan, benefits package as well as a 7% employer contribution pension plan. When you’re away from the office, we want you to be able to enjoy this beautiful setting. Commute to work by mountain bike. Hike in the wilderness on your day off. Backcountry ski from your door, or from lifts within an hour’s drive.

Job Description

The Social  Worker is responsible for assessing the psychosocial needs of the patient and identifying resources within the community to meet the needs.  The social worker works closely with the patient/significant others and other team members to assist the patient in identifying and utilizing appropriate community services.  The social worker will act as a liaison between the family, staff, community institutions and agencies that would meet the needs of the patients. The social worker works under an order for social work services by the patient's physician and only when nursing, physical therapy and/or speech therapy are providing services to the patient.  The social worker is a care provider and member of the home care team and the hospice inter-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

What is required...

  • Completion of an accredited Social Work program with a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree
  • A pre-licensure candidate actively pursuing the experience necessary to become a licensed independent social worker or licensed advanced social worker as outlined by Washington State Department of Health (This requires an approved supervisor per RCW 18.225.090;WAC 246-809-334; WAC 246-809-334)
  • 1-2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with home health and Medicare experience
  • Current CPR card (maintenance required)
  • Valid Washington State Driver's License
  • Reliable transportation & valid automobile insurance

Additional Information

Wage Range:  Depends on level of degree and years of applicable experience.  Wage for individuals with a Bachelor's degree starts at $29.81/hour.  Wage for individuals with a Master's degree starts at $26.03/hour.

FTE: Per Diem; variable shifts