Hospice Social Worker Lake Norman

VIA Health Partners • Huntersville, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

VIA Health Partners is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to provide psychosocial care and support to hospice patients, caregivers, and families in the South Lakes Region. The role conducts assessments, develops and evaluates plans of care, provides counseling, education, advocacy, resource referrals, and helps patients and caregivers navigate end-of-life care. The social worker collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and community providers, supports individual spiritual and cultural beliefs, and coordinates transitions to other care settings and grief services as appropriate.

The position also requires effective management of visits, caseload, travel, and technology; timely and accurate electronic clinical documentation; and active communication with supervisors and interdisciplinary colleagues. The social worker is expected to maintain professional licensure, pursue ongoing development, and uphold VIA’s standards for professional service.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required for employees working as a BSW.
• A master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited institution is required for employees working as an MSW.
• Licensure as an NC Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and, as applicable, South Carolina Licensed Independent Social Worker – Clinical Practice (LISW-CP); licenses must remain in good standing.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Medical social work experience.
• Hospice experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients, caregivers, and families, identifying emotional, social, and environmental strengths and needs related to illness and life circumstances.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care, updating them as goals or needs change.
• Provide counseling, education, advocacy, resource and referral services, and other social work interventions consistent with the plan of care.
• Support patients’ and caregivers’ spiritual and cultural beliefs through assessment, culturally sensitive care planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Consult with and involve an LCSW or Social Work Preceptor when clinical interventions or support exceed the employee’s expertise or scope of practice, if the employee is not an LCSW.
• Document assessments, plans of care, interactions, and interventions according to regulatory and agency standards.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary group, VIA departments, long-term care staff, and other providers to achieve patient care goals and coordinate services.
• Educate patients and families about hospice philosophy and services, advance care planning, and end-of-life care.
• Conduct family meetings and initiate referrals to volunteer, chaplain, grief, and community services as appropriate.
• Reassess supportive service needs and interventions, and maintain knowledge of community agencies and resources.
• Manage time, caseload, technology, and visit schedules; prepare for visits, provide planned care, evaluate responses, and revise plans as necessary.
• Facilitate transfers to other care settings when appropriate, promote patient and caregiver independence, and support transitions to grief care after a patient’s death.
• Plan workdays to address priorities and minimize travel time; maintain current electronic medical records and submit clinical documentation and activity logs on time.
• Record time and mileage accurately.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with interdisciplinary and interdepartmental staff; attend assigned meetings and participate in improvement efforts.
• Keep the supervisor informed of complex patient or caregiver issues and maintain open communication.
• Maintain professional licensure, pursue professional development, and incorporate current information and methods into practice.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans through BCBS.
• 28 days of paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching.
• Programs honoring veteran patients.
• Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification.
• Orientation and onboarding program.
• Career guidance from experienced hospice leaders.

What This Job Offers

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