Masters of Social Work (MSW) - Hospice
About The Position
The social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social services and understanding the community development principles and practices, with a focus on building and sustaining community partnerships. The social worker assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse. They carry out social evaluations and plan interventions based on evaluation findings, and maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work. This role provides information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs, and serves as a liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies. The social worker maintains collaborative relationships with company personnel to support patient care, and works in partnership with the sales team to develop strategies to increase community involvement and engagement, promote services, and represent the organization at community events. They also maintain and develop contracts with public and private agencies as resources, participate in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences, and assist physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems. Participation in discharge planning is also a key responsibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work from a state accredited program.
- If has a bachelor’s degree and hired after 12/2/08, must be supervised by a Master of Social work.
- Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Hospice/home health care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
- Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
- Provides information and referral services for Company patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with Company personnel to support patient care.
- Work in partnership with sales team to develop strategies to increase community involvement and engagement.
- Collaborate with sales team members to promote the organization’s services and community activities.
- Representing the organization at community events.
- Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and Company personnel.
- Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
- Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Adheres to all of the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
