Hospice Social Worker (PRN)

DignityCO.com/careers•Denver, CO

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hospice Social Worker is responsible for the provision, direction, and evaluation of medical social services to clients in home and long-term care environments, in accordance with agency policies and procedures, applicable health standards, and Medicare Conditions of Participation. Proactively meet the needs of and assist the clients and their families in the achievement of individualized and measurable outcomes.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work AND Supervised by an individual with a Masters of Social Work degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR Masters of Social Work degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Minimum of one year social work experience in a healthcare setting.
Excellent organization and communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Instruct, treat, observe and evaluate clients with significant social and emotional situations affecting their health status.
Use special skills and judgment to resolve adverse social and emotional responses connected with the illness.
Participate in the Admission process; ensure families understand the hospice benefit; assist in obtaining documentation for patient admission to Hospice.
Report any changes in client's condition and response to treatment to supervisor and RN Case Manager.
Participate in development and re-evaluation of POC for clients needing MSW services.
Instruct and counsel the client and family in treating and coping with the social and emotional responses to illness.
Provide ongoing assessment of needs.
Participate in discharge planning and relocation/transfer planning.
Participate in care coordination activities and act as resource to other team members in identification and resolution of client needs.
Use appropriate community resources.
Use discretion with patient information and act in a professional manner at all times.
Attend, participate in and/or conduct internal staff development programs, obtain CEU's as required by regulations.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs and Utilization reviews.
Make referrals to other team members as needed to support the patient and family (e.g., chaplain, RN, bereavement counselor, etc.)
Document communication, visits, and related clinical actions in EMR within 24 hours of activity.