Medical Social Worker

Interim HealthCare of the Twin Cities•Bloomington, MN

10d•Remote

About The Position

Provide individualized and coordinated hospice care to bring safety and comfort to the patients and families. You will have independence and flexibility in the field to visit patients one on one in their home environment. The Social Worker will have a general territory within our service area where they will provide in-home hospice care to the patients. The territory for this position would primarily be in the Southern section of the Twin Cities Metro area.

Requirements

Graduate of a Master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Licensed to practice as a Social Worker in the state of Minnesota. License is active and in good standing.
Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care.
Able to travel within geographic area serviced by office.
Valid drivers license, and proof of auto insurance are required.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts an initial psycho-social assessment of assigned patients/families within five (5) calendar days of admission to contribute to the comprehensive assessment of the patient’s/family’s needs and the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) plan of care.
Provides individual and/or family counseling in response to the mental and emotional status of the patient/family to reduce barriers to achieving the goals of care.
Identifies special needs related to religious or cultural diversity and how these impact the implementation of the plan of care.
Evaluates identified financial or environmental concerns and directs the patient/family to appropriate community resources, as well as provides follow-up and acts as a liaison when indicated.
Provides crisis intervention support to the patient/family, members of a facility caregiver group or the IDG.
Assists the patient/family in electing advance directives, securing durable power of attorney, making funeral arrangements and other financial, legal and healthcare aspects of end-of-life choices.