PALLIATIVE CARE SOCIAL WORKER
About The Position
As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Palliative Care Social Worker (PCSW) assesses the psychosocial needs of the palliative care patient and provides clinical support to help meet patient/family social, emotional, and financial needs related to the impact of serious illness. Fosters trusting and supportive relationships with patients and their families, working alongside medical providers in a collaborative team by maintaining rapport and open lines of communications with patient to ensure their needs are met and continuity of care is maintained. Evaluates and assesses patient needs for discharge planning assistance, planning and coordination of patient programs, and acting as a liaison between the patient, hospital, physician and community in the post-acute care with appropriate linkage of community services/resources. Demonstrates behavior, autonomy and decision making consistent with the values and ethical guidelines of the hospital as well as the professional code of ethics. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values. Shift: Mon - Fri 7:30am - 4pm
Requirements
- Master's degree of Social Work from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Illinois Licensed Social Worker required. May be obtained within 6 months as a condition of employment.
- Experience working with adults across the life span presenting with chronic or serious illness
- Experience identifying and coordinating the needs of chronically ill patients and families as well as supporting the care team
- Understanding of psychosocial implications of illness, hospice and/or home care death and dying issues.
- Knowledge of local community resources.
- Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness and of the influence of culture on healthcare
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with physicians, nurses and members of the multidisciplinary care team to collaborate in developing patients' plans of care.
- Flexible problem solver who is eager to tackle complex problems and tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to solve problems creatively
- Ability to work across multiple sites of care and multiple members of a care team while managing competing commitments through clear communications
- Ability to work in a changing and ambiguous environment.
- Self-starter with initiative
- Experience identifying issues and developing and implementing solutions
- Must possess strong oral and written communication skills, planning skills, problem-solving skills, and personal diplomacy skills.
- Demonstrates personal traits of a high level of motivation, team orientation, professionalism and trustworthiness.
- Excellent PC skills, including the use of Microsoft Office products.
- Familiarity with EMR clinical products preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
- Familiarity with EMR clinical products preferred.
Responsibilities
- Care Delivery
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Counseling
- Community Resources
- Care Transitions
- Support
- Advance Care Planning
- Documentation
- Quality
- Education and Training
- Recognizes one's own attitudes, feelings, values, and expectations about death and the individual, cultural, and spiritual diversity existing in these beliefs and customs.
- Adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics
- Performs other related work as required or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
