Medical Social Work - Hospice

Alternate Solutions Health Network • Canton, OH

7d

About The Position

The Medical Social Worker I - Hospice implements standards of care for medical social work services and adheres to the conditions of the Service or Employment Agreement. The Company follows the state administrative rules defining the scope of practice for licensed medical social workers. The MSW performs duties within the scope of practice applicable in the state of employment.

The role serves patients with terminal illness and their families or caregivers in the home hospice setting. The social worker assesses psychosocial needs, develops and carries out interventions, provides counseling and information, coordinates with community agencies and the care team, and contributes to care planning and discharge planning. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., covering Stark County and surrounding Summit County for Mercy Medical Home Healthcare and Hospice.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in health care.
• Current license as a Licensed Social Worker in the state of employment.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in the employee's own name.
• Understand hospice philosophy and issues related to death and dying.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers; create positive impressions and communicate with a variety of people.
• Remain calm, patient, accommodating, compassionate, and caring when working with patients.
• Knowledge of social work best practices and ability to make appropriate judgments and identify situations and suitable solutions.
• Be detail-oriented and observant.
• Demonstrate a disciplined work ethic, prioritize tasks, be timely, and work efficiently.
• Follow directions and work as a team member.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience.
• Master of Social Work degree.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families or caregivers in relation to the patient's terminal illness and environment, including assessing the identified residence and assisting with an alternative plan when it is not safe.
• Conduct social evaluations and plan interventions based on evaluation findings.
• Counsel patients and families or caregivers regarding stress and identified coping difficulties as needed.
• Maintain clinical records for all patients referred to social work.
• Provide information and referral services concerning 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 contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.
• Participate in developing the plan of care and attend weekly case conferences.
• Assist physicians and other team members in understanding social and emotional factors related to health problems and death and dying.
• Participate in discharge planning when needed.
• Assist patients and families or caregivers with securing durable power of attorney and making funeral arrangements as needed.
• Perform other duties delegated by the Hospice Administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed