Hospice LMSW - Rockland, ME

CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES•Fair Oaks, CA

1d•$1 - $1•Onsite

About The Position

Constellation Health Services is seeking a licensed medical social worker to support its hospice community in Rockland, Maine, and the surrounding area. The role is listed as full time, with a schedule of 32 hours per week, and involves travel throughout the territory. The social worker is responsible for implementing standards of care for medical social work services and complying with the applicable service or employment agreement. The social worker assesses the psychosocial status and needs of patients with terminal illnesses and their families or caregivers, contributes to individualized care planning, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary group. The position also provides counseling, crisis intervention, education, referrals, community liaison services, and support with advance directives and end-of-life planning. Clinical records must be maintained for patients referred to social work. Compensation information lists office/orientation at $32 per hour, weekday visits at $70, weekend visits at $80, weekday starts of care at $150, and weekend starts of care at $165. The posting also describes competitive compensation and a benefits package, subject to minimum eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of a Council on Social Work Education-accredited master’s program in social work, or a graduate of an accredited bachelor’s program in social work.
Meet 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.
Be a licensed driver and have an insured automobile in good working order, in accordance with state or organization requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospice care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ and families’ or caregivers’ psychosocial status in relation to terminal illness and the patient’s environment; communicate findings to the registered nurse and interdisciplinary group.
Assess the patient’s identified residence and assist with an alternative plan when the residence is not safe.
Evaluate 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 needed.
Assess and educate the interdisciplinary group about cultural needs, including communication, family roles, space, traditions, and taboos.
Maintain clinical records for all patients referred to social work.
Educate patients and families about advance directives and assist with their preparation.
Provide information and referral services for practical and environmental needs.
Provide information to patients, families or caregivers, and community agencies.
Serve 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 relationships with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.
Participate in individualized plan-of-care development with patients and families; attend interdisciplinary group meetings and help the team recognize how psychosocial stress affects terminal illness symptoms.
Help physicians and other team members understand social and emotional factors related to health problems and death and dying.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
Assist patients and families with funeral arrangements and financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
Perform other duties delegated by the Clinical Supervisor or Director of Clinical Services.