HOSPICE MSW-P H
About The Position
GENERAL PURPOSE: The social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social services and understanding the community development principles and practices, with a focus on building and sustaining community partnerships. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work from a state accredited program. If has a bachelor’s degree and hired after 12/2/08, mut be supervised by a Master of Social work. Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care. Experience in Hospice/home health care preferred. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work from a state accredited program. If has a bachelor’s degree and hired after 12/2/08, mut be supervised by a Master of Social work.
- Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Hospice/home health care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
- Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
- Provides information and referral services for Company patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with Company personnel to support patient care.
- Work in partnership with sales team to develop strategies to increase community involvement and engagement.
- Collaborate with sales team members to promote the organization’s services and community activities. Along with representing the organization at community events.
- Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and Company personnel.
- Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
- Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Adheres to all of the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
