Licensed Medical Social Worker - Part Time

Affinity Hospice • Pell City, AL

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About The Position

Affinity Hospice is seeking a Licensed Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to terminally ill patients and their families. The role assesses patient and family psychosocial symptoms and needs, develops objectives to alleviate identified symptoms, and delivers psychoeducation, supportive counseling, and casework interventions. The Social Worker also provides psychosocial education and consultation to the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).

The position includes regular assessment and reevaluation of psychosocial and pre-bereavement needs, implementation of social-service provisions in the Plan of Care, and participation in weekly interdisciplinary meetings and an assigned on-call rotation. The posting identifies the role as part time in its title, although the schedule section describes 40 hours per week and calls it full time.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Professional licensure as a Master Social Worker in the state of employment.
• Clinical experience or formal training related to death, dying, and bereavement.
• Knowledge of hospice state and federal regulations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.
• Equivalent combinations of specialized training, education, and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families.
• Regularly assess the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Regularly assess pre-bereavement and anticipatory grief needs.
• Implement Plan of Care provisions, including social service goals, supportive counseling, problem solving, community referrals, and pre-bereavement and bereavement care.
• Regularly reevaluate the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Attend weekly interdisciplinary meetings to identify risks that were not evident or assessed.
• Participate in an on-call rotation with other social work team members as assigned or directed.
• Assist patients and families with planning for funeral arrangements and financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
• Provide psychosocial education and consultation to the Interdisciplinary Group.
• Perform other LMSW duties assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay.
• Gas card and car maintenance stipend.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits for full-time employees.
• 401(k).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Internal company advancement opportunities.
• Free end-of-life training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time