Licensed Social Worker (MSW) | Horizon Home Health and Hospice | Meridian, ID
About The Position
Horizon Home Health and Hospice is seeking a licensed social worker to serve patients and families in the Meridian, Idaho area. The social worker assesses patients’ psychosocial status and needs in the context of terminal illness and their living environment, develops and carries out social evaluations and interventions, and provides counseling, information, and referrals. The role works collaboratively with patients, families and caregivers, community agencies, and the interdisciplinary care team to support patient care and individualized plans of care. The position also maintains clinical records, participates in quality improvement activities, and supports the development and coordination of community and volunteer resources.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work (MSW) and a social work license in the State of Idaho.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Home Health and Hospice experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families or caregivers in relation to the patient's terminal illness and environment, communicate findings to the registered nurse and interdisciplinary group, and assess the patient's residence while arranging another plan if the residence is unsafe.
- Conduct social evaluations and plan interventions based on evaluation findings; counsel patients and families or caregivers regarding stress and other coping difficulties.
- Maintain clinical records for patients referred to social work.
- Provide patients and families or caregivers with information and referrals regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Provide information to patients, families or caregivers, and community agencies.
- Serve as a liaison between patients and families or 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 patients and personnel.
- Assist the volunteer coordinator in identifying the need for volunteer services among patients, families or caregivers, and the hospice team.
- Participate in developing individualized plans of care and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
- Follow the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
- Assist physicians and other team members in understanding social and emotional factors related to health problems and death and dying.
- Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
- Perform other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Voluntary insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid orientation
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid sick leave
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Job Type
Full-time
