Hospice Medical Social Worker

Lifesong Hospice•Lower Paxton Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care, we provide care and support for families and individuals, treating them with the utmost respect. We honor their unique life, their Lifesong. As a Social Worker, you will assist physicians and other team members in understanding factors and creating plans of interventions. Your skills and compassion will help our patients maintain a quality of life for a better peace of mind for them and their families. As a Social Worker with Lifesong Hospice, you can focus on doing what you do best: Making A Difference.

Requirements

A graduate of a master’s program in social work accredited by the Counsel on Social Work Education.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare, hospice experience preferred.
Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communications, and organizational skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.
A state driver’s license in good standing, and maintain an automobile in good working order.
Able to perform the physical tasks that are needed in this role.

Nice To Haves

Licensed as a LCSW highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assesses the psycho-social status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment.
Carries out psycho-social assessments and plans interventions based on evaluation findings.
Counsel patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
Completes the comprehensive psycho-social Plan of Care within 5 (five) calendar days of admission for all assigned patients.
Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work; completes documentation by the end of the day of visit completion.
Collaborates with the physician and hospice nurse to assist patients and families in the completion of advanced directives, end of life documents and funeral arrangements.
Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
Maintains and develops contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
24/7 on call coverage in rotation with other supportive care staff.

Benefits

Above standard industry pay
Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield
Employer-matching 401(k)
PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
Up to 23 hours paid time off your first year, including your birthday and Personal Day of Meaning and opportunity to roll over unused time
Weekly mileage reimbursement
Locally and family-owned, private company
Patient-engagement focus
24/7 direct access to your support team
On-staff clinical experts to train, mentor and celebrate you
Career paths and continuing education