Bereavement Social Worker - (LMSW or LCSW)

Circle of Life•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Bereavement Social Worker supports Circle of Life's Bereavement Services program by providing counseling to people experiencing grief related to the loss or anticipated loss of a loved one. Clients may be of any age or background. The role provides individual and group counseling, clinical interventions and consultations for hospice patients and families, and support for people living with life-threatening or terminal illness. Services may be delivered in person or by telephone and may include work with children and teens, people in crisis, and community members. The social worker conducts assessments, develops and updates treatment plans, and assesses, plans, implements, and documents appropriate interventions. The position maintains electronic clinical case files and uses the Electronic Medical Records system and designated client-tracking software. It also coordinates with care providers and other people involved in care plans, documents contacts with outside agencies, and makes referrals to community resources. The role participates in team and community meetings, program development, and community presentations; supports staff and community professionals with grief and loss issues; and provides supervision to MSW interns. The social worker is accountable for direct delivery of Circle of Life Hospice bereavement care, follows program policies and procedures, and represents Circle of Life positively in the community.

Requirements

LMSW or LCSW certification through the state of Arkansas without restrictions.
At least one year of related clinical experience in a hospice, medical, or mental health setting.
Demonstrated clinical experience with life-threatening and chronic illness, grief and loss, and individual, family, and group counseling.
Demonstrated knowledge of grief modalities, therapeutic interventions, and best practices.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, use discretion with sensitive information, and exercise good judgment.
Strong presentation skills.
Knowledge of community referral sources.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and/or group counseling to people grieving a death, anticipating a death, or living with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
Provide on-site and follow-up clinical interventions and consultations for hospice patients and families, including children and teens, in person and by telephone.
Provide counseling and services for people in crisis, including critical-incident, stress-management, and bereavement support.
Conduct initial assessments and maintain and update treatment plans as needed.
Assess, plan, implement, and document appropriate interventions.
Prepare and maintain electronic clinical case files using designated client-tracking software; record client data and submit weekly clinical session logs and reports.
Use the Electronic Medical Records system daily.
Maintain communication with primary care physicians, clinicians, and other people significant to each care plan.
Document contacts with outside agencies and professionals and make referrals to community resources.
Provide bereavement support to community members, participate in debriefings, and take part in community presentations.
Participate in staff, team, and relevant community meetings and contribute knowledge and experience to a learning environment.
Consult clinical supervision as needed and provide supervision to MSW interns.
Participate in department program development and provide backup to the social work team.
Support Circle of Life staff and community professionals with grief and loss issues as needed.
Follow bereavement policies and procedures and deliver Circle of Life Hospice bereavement care services.
Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and patience when interacting with patients, families, coworkers, and the public.
Represent Circle of Life positively in the community; demonstrate flexibility, versatility, and a positive attitude when taking on additional duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.