Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Luminary Hospice • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Medical Social Worker (MSW), contracted or employed through Luminary Hospice, is responsible for implementing standards of care for medical social work services and adhering to the conditions of the applicable Service or Employment Agreement. The role supports patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey through psychosocial assessment, counseling, care coordination, education, and referrals. The MSW collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide personalized, compassionate care that preserves patient dignity.

Requirements

• Graduate of a master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or a 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).
• At least one year of experience in health care.
• Understand hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Be a licensed driver and have an insured automobile in good working order, in accordance with state or organization requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience.

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 an alternative plan when the residence is not safe.
• Conduct social evaluations addressing family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, and risks such as suicide, neglect, or abuse; develop interventions based on findings.
• Counsel patients and families or caregivers about stress and other identified coping difficulties, and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Assess and educate interdisciplinary groups about special cultural needs, including communication, family roles, space, traditions, and taboos.
• Maintain clinical records for all patients referred to social work.
• Educate patients and families about advance directives and assist with their preparation.
• Provide information and referrals regarding patients' and families' practical and environmental needs.
• Provide information to patients, families or caregivers, and community agencies; serve as a liaison between them.
• 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 with patients and families, and attend scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings; help the team recognize the effects of psychosocial stresses on terminal illness symptoms.
• Assist physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death and dying.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
• Assist patients and families with planning funeral arrangements and financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement savings options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time