Care Manager MSW - Palliative Care

Providence•Olympia, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Palliative Care Social Worker (PCSW) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary Palliative Care team and provides skilled psychosocial services to palliative care patients and their families by promoting 1) coordination of care 2) continuity of care 3) achievement of consistent and/or expected psychosocial outcomes 4) patient advocacy, and 5) efficient resource management. The PCSW facilitates coordination and communication between all members of the health care team, patient and family in the decision-making process to minimize fragmentation of the health care delivery system. The PCSW will facilitate advanced care planning discussions; intervene in crises; mediate conflicts within families; research power of attorney for health care, and guardianship; address Advance Directives; assist with available community resources and how to gain access to them (support groups, personal care homes, LTAC, etc.); assess complicated family dynamics (financial, cultural, anticipatory grief, complicated grief, etc.); and assess psychological stressors causing pain. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work or related field.
Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate License upon hire.
3 years of social services experience with a health care related organization.
Minimum of 2 years in a multi-disciplinary health care setting.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in palliative care and/or hospice is preferred.
Hospice and Palliative Care Certification (HPCC) - or eligible to complete certification within 2 years of hire upon hire.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled psychosocial services to palliative care patients and their families.
Promote coordination of care, continuity of care, achievement of consistent and/or expected psychosocial outcomes, patient advocacy, and efficient resource management.
Facilitate coordination and communication between all members of the health care team, patient, and family in the decision-making process.
Facilitate advanced care planning discussions.
Intervene in crises.
Mediate conflicts within families.
Research power of attorney for health care, and guardianship.
Address Advance Directives.
Assist with available community resources and how to gain access to them (support groups, personal care homes, LTAC, etc.).
Assess complicated family dynamics (financial, cultural, anticipatory grief, complicated grief, etc.).
Assess psychological stressors causing pain.