Medical Social Worker Hospice PRN
About The Position
The Per diem Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families receiving hospice services in the home. The role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that affect health and recovery, supports safe and effective care transitions, and connects patients with community resources through counseling and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The Medical Social Worker assists patients and families with health-related financial, social, and emotional concerns and coping skills; provides services according to the plan of care; communicates changes in clinical status to healthcare team members and care center office staff; educates patients, families, and team members about medical social work interventions and treatment plans; and performs care planning, transfer, and discharge functions. The role also identifies environmental risks to patient health, implements appropriate interventions, and communicates risks to the physician and healthcare team. Other duties may be assigned. The position is described as per diem. Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. The stated hourly pay range is $30.35 to $45.50 based on full-time employment, and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Master's and/or Doctorate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Active licensure in Medical Social Work (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW).
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Meet state and federal requirements for the position.
- Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients and families with health-related financial, social, and emotional concerns and help develop effective coping skills.
- Provide social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Communicate changes in a patient's clinical status to healthcare team members and care center office staff in a timely manner.
- Educate patients, family members, and other team members about medical social work interventions and the treatment plan.
- Perform care planning, transfer, and discharge functions.
- Identify risks or threats to patient health in the patient's environment and promptly implement appropriate interventions to reduce risks.
- Communicate identified risks or threats to the physician and other healthcare team members to coordinate care effectively.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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Career Level
Mid Level
