Medical Social Worker-Western Wyoming

Symbii Home Health and Hospice South • Rock Springs, WY

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About The Position

The Medical Social Worker, contracted or employed through the organization, implements standards of care for medical social work services and adheres to the conditions of the Service or Employment Agreement. The role supports patients with terminal illness and their families or caregivers by assessing psychosocial needs, providing counseling and referrals, coordinating with community agencies, and contributing to individualized care planning. The position also maintains clinical records and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

• Graduate of a bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Meet personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Be able to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency-related travel.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage, and have access to an automobile.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in health care; hospice experience preferred.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying.
• Experience in hospice care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families or caregivers in relation to the patient's terminal illness and environment, and communicate findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group.
• Assess the patient's identified residence and assist with arranging an alternative plan when the residence is not safe.
• Conduct social evaluations and plan interventions based on evaluation findings.
• Counsel patients and families or caregivers regarding stress and other identified coping difficulties.
• Maintain clinical records for all patients referred to social work.
• Provide patients and families or caregivers with information and referrals regarding 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 contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.
• Participate in developing individualized plans of care and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Assist physicians and other team members in understanding social and emotional factors related to health problems and death and dying.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time