Social Worker LSW

Ecumen • Duluth, MN

410d

About The Position

The Social Worker position at Ecumen Lakeshore involves providing direct social work services to hospice patients and their families, focusing on psychosocial and environmental support. The role is essential in assessing the needs of terminally ill patients and their caregivers, facilitating communication, and ensuring that appropriate resources and interventions are provided to enhance the quality of care during end-of-life situations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in social work
• Licensed Social Worker in good standing in Minnesota
• Two or more years of social work experience in a healthcare setting
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in social work
• LGSW and ultimately LISW or LICSW license
• Previous experience working with seniors
• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessment of the psychosocial status of terminally ill patients and families/caregivers.
• Provide community resources, short-term anticipatory grief counseling, emotional support, and end-of-life education to patients and family/caregivers.
• Assess the family/caregiver's bereavement risk and provide appropriate resources/interventions.
• Monitor and assess family dynamics, caregiver ability, communication patterns, and safety issues.
• Develop interventions based on assessment findings.
• Participate in the development of individualized care plans involving patients and families.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings to address psychosocial stressors.
• Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Assist with funeral arrangements and provide resources for financial, legal, and healthcare decisions.
• Facilitate care conferences with hospice teams and families to ensure understanding of hospice services and the dying process.
• Provide bereavement follow-up per agency protocol.
• Assist with coordination of nursing home/residential hospice placements and respite stays.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees