Social Worker — Home Health

Job overview

The Social Worker — Home Health role is based in patients’ homes in the Allentown, PA area. Compensation is not specified. Interim HealthCare provides personalized home healthcare and describes its commitment to putting patients first. The social worker assesses psychosocial needs, develops care plans, and connects patients and families with support and community resources. The role coordinates with healthcare professionals to promote continuity of care and improve patients’ well-being at home.

What you'll do

• Conduct home-based psychosocial assessments
• develop individualized care plans
• provide counseling and emotional support
• help patients access financial, transportation, and community resources
• collaborate with healthcare professionals
• coordinate communication
• support hospital-to-home transitions
• educate patients and families
• advocate for appropriate services
• document care in compliance with agency, regulatory, and HIPAA requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social worker

home health

psychosocial assessment

care planning

patient advocacy

case coordination

home visits

allentown pa

interim healthcare

community resources

discharge planning

patient education

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible work hours and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why this role

The role requires a social work degree and current state social work licensure. Patient visits take place within an assigned geographic area, and weekend or evening visits may be needed.

About the employer

Interim HealthCare - Allentown, PA is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.