Social Worker (Hospice) - Full Time - Overland Park

Harbor Healthcare System•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a full time Social Worker position in the Overland Park area. Job Description: Providing social service activity as it relates to the patients and their families. This includes treatment, planning, and consultation with other staff members. Experience in 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. This includes an assessment of the patient’s current status to be retained in the patient’s chart. Participate in discharge planning, and in-services programs related to the needs of the patient.

Requirements

Licensed Social Worker in the State of Kansas- required
1+ years' experience with license - required
Effective written and verbal communication
Clean background, drug screen, and 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.
Assessment of the patient’s current status to be retained in the patient’s chart.
Participate in discharge planning, and in-services programs related to the needs of the patient.