This is a contingent position that will provide services to clients in their homes throughout Macomb and Oakland Counties. It is important to provide each patient with the time and attention necessary to meet his or her needs. If you enjoy working one on one with patients outside of a clinical setting, are compassionate and patient, this is the job for you!

About Attendant Care Companies:

Established in 2003, Attendant Care has provided exceptional home health, private duty nursing, and residential services to individuals with health and/or behavioral needs for 15 years. Our mission is to provide personalized care and life enrichment through compassion, while maintaining a positive and safe therapeutic family environment.

Social Worker Position Overview:

In accordance with the plan of treatment, assists the physician and other team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems. Participates in the development of the plan of treatment, prepares clinical and progress notes, works with the family, utilizes appropriate community resources, participates in discharge planning and In-service programs and acts as a consultant to other agency personnel.

Benefits We Offer:

• Top salary and flexible scheduling
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Potential for career advancement
• Opportunities to aid in developing new programs
• Dependable and committed colleagues
• Compassionate and rewarding work environment

Duties and Responsibilities of Social Worker:

• Performs medical social work assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluation of patients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care
• Provides social work to patients and their caregivers who are receiving services from the agency.
• Prepares social histories according to specific guidelines to augment existing service or as a guide in determining or changing level of service taking into consideration
• Refers patients and families to community agencies with appropriate follow-up.
• Advises, counsels, and when appropriate, instructs the family in the patient's social needs.

Requirements of Social Worker:

• Valid State of Michigan Driver License
• Current auto insurance
• Required: Master's level (MSW) in Social Work from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Required: Master’s level, LLMSW or LMSW,
• Preferred: 1 year of social work experience in home care