Social Worker, Home Health
Company: CenterWell Home Health
Location: Pullman
Posted on: March 10, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Become a part of our caring community and help us put health
first The Medical Social Worker participates in the
interdisciplinary care provided to home health patients. The
Medical Social Worker functions to evaluate and develop a plan of
care personalized to fit the patient’s emotional and social needs.
The Medical Social Worker provides direction and supervision of the
Social Worker Assistant as required and when involved in the
patient’s plan of care. The Medical Social Worker works within
CenterWell Home Health’s company-specific policy and procedures,
applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws, and
regulations. - Assesses the patient’s social and emotional state as
it relates to his or her illness or injury, needs for care and his
or her response to such treatment, and adjustments to care. -
Assesses any relationships of the patient’s medical and nursing
needs in the home setting, financial resources, and available
community resources. - Provides any appropriate action to obtain
available community resources to assist in resolving issues that
may be impeding the patient’s recovery. - Instructs patients and
families in treating and coping with social and emotional response
connected with Provides ongoing assessment of patient and family
needs and responses to teaching - Assists the physician and other
health team members in understanding the significant social and
emotional factors related to the patient’s health Participates in
the development and periodic re-evaluation of the physician's Plan
of Care for the patient. - Observes, records, and reports changes
in patients’ condition and response to treatment to the Clinical
Manager and the Participates in the discharge planning process -
Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in care
coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health team
members in the identification and resolution of patient needs -
Supervises instructs and evaluates the performance of the Social
Work Assistant (BSW) to assure that all medical social services are
provided to patients in compliance with Company, government, and
professional standards - Maintains and submits documentation as
required by the company and/ or facility including any case
conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports
progress notes, and confers with other health care disciplines in
providing optimum patient. Use your skills to make an impact
Required Skills/Experience - Masters or doctoral degree from a
school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work
Education. - Social Worker licensure in the state of practice; if
required by state law or regulation. - A valid driver’s license,
auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required. - Proof
of current CPR certification - Minimum of one year of experience as
a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or
hospice. - Knowledge of and the ability to assist with discharge
planning needs, and to obtain community resources (housing,
shelter, funeral/memorial service arrangements, legal, information
and referral, state/federal financial and medication programs, and
eligibility. - Excellent oral and written communication and
interpersonal skills. - Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Knowledge of medications and their correct administration. -
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities,
and function under stressful situations. - Ability to be flexible
in work hours and travel locally. - Ability to communicate
effectively with patients and their family members and at all
levels of the organization. - Maintains current licensure
certifications and meets mandatory continuing education
requirements. - Must read, write and speak fluent English. - Must
have good and regular attendance. - Performs other related duties
as assigned. - Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable
transportation. Scheduled Weekly Hours 1 Pay Range The compensation
range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for
full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting.
The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location
and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related
skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$65,000 - $88,600 per year Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and
its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers
benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem
associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being.
Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k)
retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business
travel and accident. About Us About CenterWell Home Health:
CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive
home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering
from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams
include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists,
speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social
workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate,
recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier
and happier lives. About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell
creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the
nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of
the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest
pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person
health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of
our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers
stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow
yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000
clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our
teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible
scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development
programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their
personal and professional well-being, all from day one. Equal
Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or
protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take
affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the
Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in
employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status,
and to base all employment decisions only on valid job
requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions,
including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading,
promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates
of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training,
including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Keywords: CenterWell Home Health, Coeur d'Alene , Social Worker, Home Health, Healthcare , Pullman, Idaho