Palliative Care Social Worker

Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice • Evergreen, CO

1d • $33 - $42 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Social Worker contracted or employed through the Agency is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for social work services and adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement which include providing care based on the Social Work Practice Act. The services will be provided in accordance with the philosophy, mission, standards, policies, and procedures of the health care service as ordered by the physician.

Requirements

• A graduate of a master’s degree program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is preferred. A graduate of an accredited BSW program with commensurate experience may also be considered.
• Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
• LCSW Required.
• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care required.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is reliable.

Nice To Haves

• home health care and hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the advanced care planning and psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the members of the palliative care interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment via telehealth, or in the patient’s identified residence.
• Carries out social evaluations, including goals of care conversations, counseling related to disease process, family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Refers patient to community counseling resources as needed for patient and family/caregivers who need assistance with mental health, and other identified coping difficulties.
• Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Including communication, roles of family members, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical records on all patients referred to social work and prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
• Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with Agency personnel to support patient care.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing care planning needs for the terminal illness.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Provides positive customer relations in dealing with patients, families, physicians, fellow department employees, referral sources, services agencies, and others.
• Assists family and patient in planning for healthcare decisions.
• Performs other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of the Agency.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level