LICENSED SOC WORKER $5000 Sign on Bonus

Integritus Healthcare•Great Barrington, MA

About The Position

Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary. Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work. Point of Service documentation is an expectation of all clinical personnel for quality care, accuracy, and communication standards. The clinician is expected to appropriately document at Point of Service, have timely synchronization of patient data & effectively communicate with the Patient Care Team. Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel. Participates in the development of the plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness. Participates in discharge planning when needed. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Licensed Social Worker

Responsibilities

Assess the psychosocial status of patients and communicate findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group.
Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plan intervention based on evaluation findings.
Counsel patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
Assess for, and educate interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family, including communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
Document appropriately at Point of Service, ensure timely synchronization of patient data & effectively communicate with the Patient Care Team.
Educate patients and families on, and assist in, preparation of advanced directives.
Provide information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
Provide information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
Serve as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
Maintain and develop contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
Participate in the development of the plan of care, involving the patient and family.
Attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
Participate in discharge planning when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.