Hospice Medical Social Worker

Eden Health • Bellingham, WA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Hospice Medical Social Worker evaluates and develops a plan of care personalized to fit the patient’s psychosocial needs. This role assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the interdisciplinary care team. The social worker counsels patients and families/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress and other identified coping difficulties, provides crisis intervention when necessary, and educates family/caregivers on and assists in preparation of advanced directives. This role also assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal and health care decision responsibilities. The social worker assesses any relationships of the patient’s medical and nursing/therapy needs in the home setting, financial resources and available community resources. They observe, document and report changes in the patient’s condition to the interdisciplinary care team and Clinical Manager. The role actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) teams and activities. The Hospice Medical Social Worker is able to supervise/instruct the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW/LSW) to assure that all medical social services are provided to patients in compliance with company, government and professional standards as applicable. They maintain and submit documentation timely per company policy including any case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports progress notes.

Requirements

• Masters or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Social Worker licensure in the state of practice; if required by state law/regulation
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and develops a plan of care personalized to fit the patient’s psychosocial needs.
• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress and other identified coping difficulties.
• Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Educates family/caregivers on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal and health care decision responsibilities.
• Assesses any relationships of the patient’s medical and nursing/therapy needs in the home setting, financial resources and available community resources.
• Observes, documents and reports changes in the patient’s condition to the interdisciplinary care team and Clinical Manager.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) teams and activities.
• Able to supervise/instruct the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW/LSW) to assure that all medical social services are provided to patients in compliance with company, government and professional standards as applicable.
• Maintains and submits documentation timely per company policy including any case conferences, patient/physician community contacts, visit reports progress notes.

Benefits

• Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start date
• Employee Discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia and so much more!
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Bonuses Program
• Employee Stock Program (ESOP)
• Employee Wellness. Family first culture
• Paid Time Off for a Personal Day of your choosing
• Financial Planning through Unum
• Free Counseling Sessions through Unum
• Training and educational Assistance
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online and in-person education
• Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
• Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.)
• Paid sick leave and vacation time – eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Floating Personal Holiday – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
• Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level