Medical Social Services Provider

Partners In Care • Bend, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Social Services Provider provides comprehensive counseling and related support services to assist in meeting the identified psychosocial needs of patients and families enrolled in hospice, home health, palliative care and other Partners In Care programs/services. This role ensures that patients and families receive palliative care that meets the standards of Partners In Care’s mission statement, policies, and procedures. The Social Worker offers psychosocial and emotional support and engages in interdisciplinary collaboration in both community-based and facility settings.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited Council on Social Work Education program.
• Masters degree in marriage and family therapy from a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or a marital and family therapy program fully accredited by the Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP)
• Masters degree as a mental health counselor from a program approved by the Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) or a counseling program approved by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE)
• Doctoral degree in psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) or a program accredited by the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS)
• Licensed as a LMSW – Licensed Master Social Worker
• Licensed as a LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed as a CSWA – Clinical Social Work Associate (under LCSW supervision)
• Licensed as a LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Licensed as a LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
• Licensed as a Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) – Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• If you hold one of the above degrees and are not licensed but eligible for licensing, you are eligible to apply.
• Ability to pass background, drug, and TB tests.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Current automobile insurance, valid Oregon driver’s license, and reliable transportation for fieldwork.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation, hospice Medicare benefits, HIPAA privacy rules, and electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassion, empathy, and dedication to patient care.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of experience in end-of-life care in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Specialized certification in palliative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for home health, hospice and palliative care patients/families.
• Develop goals and interventions for the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care based on assessment findings.
• Provide professional Social Work services, including ongoing assessments, counseling, emotional support, home care planning, education, resource identification, advocacy, and referrals.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Care Team and other departments to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of services.
• Work with Bereavement services to complete risk assessments and provide follow-up support.
• Maintain relationships with community agencies/resources and promote education and support activities.
• Perform initial and ongoing holistic assessments, utilizing therapeutic techniques to support decision-making.
• Facilitate care coordination and make appropriate referrals.
• Participate in IDT meetings and advance care planning, including end-of-life conversations.
• Educate patients and families on health literacy, cognitive abilities, and medical care challenges.
• Engage the community in education about palliative care services.
• Support patients and families with anticipatory grief and bereavement counseling.
• Set measurable goals to help patients achieve their desired quality of life.
• Travel/driving required by personal vehicle throughout Central Oregon.

Benefits

• Two medical, dental, and vision plans. Insurance starts on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• $25,000 life insurance policy.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 403(b) retirement savings with employer match, no vesting required.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefits: LegalShield, Aflac & MASA Medical Transport Solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level