Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Health & Hospice

Summit Home Care & Hospice•Grandview Heights, OH

1d•$50,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our team. We’re committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care. This is a cross-functional role that will support our Home Health & Hospice teams. The Medical Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for providing a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families, as well as patients receiving home health care. This includes assessing psychosocial status, implementing care plans, and ensuring compliance with state Medical Social Work Practice Acts and company policies.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited school required.
Must be a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of Ohio.
Minimum of two years of social service experience in healthcare setting or social services.
Knowledge of community resources and ability to obtain them for patients and families.
Understanding of hospice philosophy and principles of death/dying.
Ability to work independently in an interdisciplinary setting.
Valid driver’s license and an insured automobile in good working order.
Excellent observation, judgment, and communication skills, with the ability to provide timely written documentation.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of patients and families/caregivers.
Develop and implement care plans including social service goals, supportive counseling, problem-solving, and community referrals.
Provide pre-bereavement and bereavement support, including support groups as appropriate.
Serve as an advocate and support person for patients and families/caregivers.
Provide information and refer to additional services as needed regarding practical and environmental needs.
Assist families with advanced directives, end of life planning, and care facility placements when appropriate.
Participate in discharge planning and ensure continuity of care.
Link patients with community resources and services.
Serve as an active participant with the Hospice IDG and attend routine IDG meetings every 15 days as scheduled.
Maintain collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary team members.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and in-services to contribute to patient care planning.
Serve as a liaison between patients/families and community agencies, maintaining and developing contracts with public and private resources.
Maintain accurate clinical records, progress notes, and reports in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Ensure compliance with company policies, Medicare regulations, and professional standards.
Manage related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner.
Perform other duties as delegated by the Hospice Clinical Manager/DON/Administrator/Hospice and Home Health MSW.