Home Health Social Worker - LCSW or MSW

As a Home Health Social Worker at Phoenix Home Care and Hospice, your main responsibilities will include providing individual and family counseling in home settings, assisting with advanced directives, facilitating the utilization of community home care resources, and participating in interdisciplinary group meetings. You will also make referrals to long-term care facilities, develop support groups, and maintain professional relationships with staff and referral sources.

To qualify for the Home Health Social Worker role at Phoenix Home Care and Hospice, candidates must hold a Master's in Social Work or be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Home health experience is preferred, and the candidate should possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Absolutely! Home Health Social Workers at Phoenix Home Care and Hospice enjoy a range of benefits including multiple major medical plans to choose from, competitive pay, paid mileage, life insurance options, and short-term disability. Part-time roles also come with flexibility to work days that suit your schedule. Plus, you'll receive tailored orientation and ongoing training!

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice is dedicated to creating a supportive environment for its Home Health Social Workers. Through a motivational culture and robust training programs, we ensure that our staff feels equipped and valued. Regular meetings with other social workers and interdisciplinary teams foster collaboration and professional growth, creating a network of care and support.

We look for Home Health Social Workers who embody a positive and professional attitude, have excellent attendance and punctuality, and display outstanding communication skills. The ability to problem-solve and multitask, as well as being a team player while also being able to work independently, is essential to thrive in this role.

It's important to articulate your passion for helping others, particularly in end-of-life care. Discuss your desire to provide emotional and practical support and how the mission of Phoenix Home Care resonates with your personal values.

Highlight your communication skills and ability to approach sensitive topics with empathy. Describe techniques you use, such as active listening, reassuring them, and ensuring they understand their options clearly.

Discuss specific instances when you successfully collaborated with healthcare professionals, emphasizing your communication efforts and how it improved patient care outcomes.

Mention the importance of authenticity and respect. Explain ways you maintain professionalism while being approachable, validating clients' feelings, and providing compassionate care.

Share resources and communication strategies you utilize to guide patients through the process. Emphasize the importance of understanding their wishes and advocating for them.

Demonstrate your organizational skills by outlining how you assess case urgency and prioritize based on clients’ needs, timelines, and available resources.

Talk about your commitment to professional development through workshops, continuing education, and networking with other professionals. Mention specific sources you rely on for information.

Highlight your ability to listen actively and facilitate discussions. Explain your approach to finding common ground and the importance of maintaining positive relationships in a collaborative care environment.

Discuss your understanding of relevant laws like HIPAA and how you implement practices to safeguard patient information, including staff training and adherence to protocols.

Be honest about challenges such as emotional strain and the difficulty of end-of-life discussions. Show your awareness of self-care practices and strategies you employ to manage stress and prevent burnout.