Hospice Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW) - HomeCare

Hartford HealthCare • Southington, CT

58d

About The Position

Every day, almost 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network as a Hospice Social Worker. Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has been fulfilling our mission for more than 115 years. Our Person-Centered Care Model allows our employees to learn and grow within our organization, all while providing integrated support to the patient. As part of Hartford HealthCare, we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our client's home. Most importantly, our employees are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clients' families. DEFINITION: The Social Worker provides services to patients, their caregivers, and families that are needed to assist the patient and/or family with the solution of personal, social and financial problems which may interfere with the patient's, caregiver's and family's quality of life. Social work interventions are provided under direction of a physician and in accordance with the plan of care.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education with a minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in Social Work preferred.
• Maintains current state license for LCSW, if applicable.
• Knowledge of social work ethics and accepted social work practice standards.
• Willing to work the hours necessary to enable Hospice to meet its commitments to the patients/families.
• Interest in keeping abreast of trends and developments in social work, Hospice care and related fields.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as function independently and coordinate activities as appropriate to accurately complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to relate well with staff, general public or individuals with a life limiting illness and their families during a stressful period.
• Knowledge of, committed to and adherence to Center for Hospice Care concepts, philosophy, policies and procedures and reimbursement methods.
• Computer literate, ability to learn new data bases, able to operate office equipment.
• Maintains a current state driver's license.
• Retains auto insurance and provides proof of insurance. Coverage to be at current Connecticut state limit.

Responsibilities

• Provides culturally sensitive non judgmental appropriate end of life care before and after death.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments and evaluations of patient, caregiver and family psychosocial needs, and connects the patient, caregiver and family with community resources as needed.
• Provides social work interventions as appropriate.
• Documents the evaluation and assessment of patients, caregiver's and family's psychosocial status, needs and interventions provided.
• Maintains professional knowledge and skills by attending educational meetings, workshops and in-services, maintaining knowledge of current literature and resources, and incorporating learning into practice.
• Participates in continuing education programs as requested or as required under state and federal regulations.
• Provides in-service training as needed.
• Ensures that the goals of the strategic plan that relate to community visibility and development are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations