Social Worker
Company: Visiting Nurse Services Westchester
Location: Hopewell Junction
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description SOCIAL WORKER Home Health Care
Putnam or Dutchess Counties Fee For Service VNS Westchester is a
place that current employees consider their home away from home. At
Visiting Nurse Service Westchester, that is our mission, to
maintain our standing as a DESTINATION EMPLOYER. “WE TAKE CARE OF
OUR PEOPLE! “ The Home Health Social Worker provides direct
casework service within the home and/or in conjunction with another
agency. The scope of Medical Social Work Services includes
psychosocial assessment, development and community referral.
Responsibilities: Psychosocial evaluation and development of a
treatment plan with specific goals in collaboration with the
patient, family, physician and other health team members. Provides
casework and short term counseling services and makes appropriate
community referrals to assist with discharge planning process.
Interprets to members of the health team, patient’s psychosocial
dynamics as they affect the multidisciplinary plan of treatment.
Provides education and consultation with patients/family and agency
staff as needed. Identifies and reports significant clinical
information to the physician, department supervisor/manager and the
primary nurse coordinating services. Documents all clinical
evaluations, treatments and patient’s response to therapeutic
interventions on a timely basis. Participates in patient care
conferences for coordination of services and documents outcomes.
Attends educational programs relevant to the field of social work
for enhancement of professional growth. Qualifications: License and
current registration to practice in the State of New York as a
Social Worker. (LCSW/LMSW) Graduate of an accredited school of
social work with a Master’s Degree. One year MSW experience in a
health care setting. Professional Liability insurance in the amount
specified by VNSW. Valid driver’s license and automobile in good
working order and available for use in the field. Ability to master
basic computer skills. FEE For Service Rates: Evaluation $90 per
visit Follow up Visit: $75 per visit Powered by JazzHR
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