Social Worker (Hospice)- Full Time - Independence

Harbor Healthcare System•Independence, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker position involves providing social service activities to patients and their families, including treatment, planning, and consultation with other staff members. Key responsibilities include assessing patients' and their families' emotional and social factors to determine their capacity and potential. The role also entails assisting in discharge planning from agency service when care is no longer appropriate, which involves submitting a written summary of services provided and an assessment of the patient's current status for their chart. Participation in discharge planning and in-service programs related to patient needs is also required.

Requirements

Licensed Social Worker in the State of Missouri
1+ years' experience with license
Effective written and verbal communication
Clean background
Clean drug screen
Clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Experience with Hospice or Home Health

Responsibilities

Providing social service activity as it relates to the patients and their families
Treatment, planning, and consultation with other staff members
Assessing the patient’s and their family’s emotional and social factors in order to estimate their capacity and potential
Assisting in discharge planning from agency service when care is no longer appropriate by submitting a written summary of services provided
Submitting a written summary of services provided, including an assessment of the patient’s current status to be retained in the patient’s chart
Participate in discharge planning
Participate in in-services programs related to the needs of the patient