Per Diem Hospice LMSW - Dexter, ME

CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES • , ME

8d • $1 - $1

About The Position

Constellation Health is seeking a per diem LICSW/LMSW to provide medical social work services in Dexter, Maine. The social worker implements standards of care for medical social work and adheres to the conditions of the applicable service or employment agreement. Compensation is listed as $70 per visit Monday through Friday, with $150 for a start-of-care visit; weekend rates are $80 per visit and $165 for a start-of-care visit. Travel is listed as up to 25%.

Requirements

• Graduate of a master's program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or a graduate of an accredited bachelor's program in social work meeting personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
• Hold the licensure, education, training, and qualifications required by applicable state rules, regulations, laws, or statutes.
• Previous home care or hospice experience is required.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Maintain current CPR certification as required by state regulations.
• Have a valid driver's license and an insured, well-maintained automobile meeting state or organization requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospice care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families or caregivers in relation to the patient's terminal illness and environment, and communicate findings to the registered nurse and interdisciplinary group.
• Assess the patient's identified residence and assist with planning when that setting is unsafe or another plan is needed.
• Conduct social evaluations covering family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, and risks such as suicide, neglect, or abuse; plan interventions based on findings.
• Counsel patients and families or caregivers about stress and coping difficulties, and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Assess and educate the interdisciplinary group about cultural needs, including communication, family roles, space, traditions, and taboos.
• Maintain clinical records for patients referred to social work.
• Educate patients and families about advance directives and assist with their preparation.
• Provide information and referrals regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provide information to patients, families or caregivers, and community agencies.
• Act as a liaison between patients and families or caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintain and develop contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.
• Participate in developing individualized plans of care with patients and families, attend scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, and help the team recognize psychosocial effects on terminal illness symptoms.
• Help physicians and other team members understand social and emotional factors related to health problems and end-of-life issues.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
• Assist patients and families with planning funeral arrangements and financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
• Perform other duties delegated by the Clinical Supervisor or Director of Clinical Services.

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