Hospice Social Worker - MSW

Valir Health•Oklahoma City, OK

12d

About The Position

This role will provide social work support across our South territory, with a primary focus on Pauls Valley, Lindsay, and the southern part of Norman. Regular travel within this region is expected.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Masters degree in social work.
1-2 years experience in home health or hospice, LTCF preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in referral evaluation to ensure appropriate admissions.
Implements hospice information visits and signs up visits as directed.
Assesses patients and their families for psychological needs and concerns according to policy.
Participates in developing the full Interdisciplinary Team plan of care according to policy.
Coordinates psychological care to meet needs and concerns of the patient and family in a manner that is meaningful to them.
Acts as a liaison as needed between hospice team and patient/family support systems.
Visits hospice patients/families where directed by the IDT.
Documents all visits and phone calls, and places documentation in clinical records according to policy.
Serves as a member of IDT and attends team meetings.
Utilizes all available resources such as community agencies to assist patients and their families so they may live better within the limitations of their illness.
Responds to patient/family needs promptly after hours when serving on call.
Participates in continuing education for hospice staff.
Coordinates or participates in presenting hospice programs for staff, volunteers and the communities as large.
Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.