About the job
BAYADA Home Health Care is actively looking for a dedicated and skilled Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW) for a full-time position focused on providing hospice visits from our North Jersey hospice office. This office caters to clients on a per-visit basis across various territories in North Jersey.
Prior home care experience is preferred but not mandatory. As a Medical Social Worker, you will play a vital role in a multidisciplinary health care team that delivers skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to clients, ensuring they receive the necessary medical support to remain in the comfort of their homes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct home visits to clients within designated geographical areas.
- Assist the team in understanding the social and emotional aspects related to clients’ health issues.
- Provide clinical social evaluations and develop appropriate intervention plans based on your findings.
- Identify suitable community resources to meet the practical and environmental needs of clients and their families.
- Advocate for clients and families, guiding them through the healthcare system.
- Collaborate with BAYADA clinicians to develop comprehensive care plans as needed.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with public and private agencies to serve patients effectively.
- Educate patients, family members, and representatives about community resources to enhance the client's health, safety, well-being, and independence.
- Document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to patient care using advanced technology.

