Social Worker - BSW, LMSW & LCSW - PT (Part-time)

Arkansas Hospice, Inc.•Pine Bluff, AR

About The Position

The Social Worker (LSW & BSW) or (LMSW & LCSW) assists patients/families in coping with the impact of illness and/or anticipated death and provides a variety of social work services under the direction of a physician. The Social Worker performs psychosocial assessments, provides ongoing psychosocial counseling, direct case management services, and bereavement services. The Social Worker also provides community education, participates in outreach activities, and serves as a patient/family advocate. The Social Worker is an active member of the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) required; Master’s degree (MSW) preferred.
Experience: Previous related work experience in a hospice or other healthcare setting preferred.
Licensure: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required (a Bachelor’s prepared Social Worker (BSW) must be supervised by an MSW; LCSW preferred.
Additional Requirements: Valid Arkansas driver’s license, car, and car insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MSW) preferred.
Previous related work experience in a hospice or other healthcare setting preferred.
LCSW preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides palliative and supportive casework in order to resolve patient/family financial and emotional issues related to death and dying.
Participates in admission process.
Completes comprehensive initial psychosocial and bereavement assessments; assists in the development and revision of the interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family; completes visits based on clinical assessment and plan of care.
Provides short-term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling as indicated.
Actively serves as patient/family advocate.
Assists the patient, family, and caregiver in coping with issues related to death and dying and utilizing community resources.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation in patient’s medical record.
Provides educational programs for the community and staff as requested.
Collaborates with physician and other team members to assist in their understanding of significant social, emotional, and environmental factors related to the patient/family status.
Facilitates effective communication among all caregivers.
Participates in the interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and other planning meetings.
Participates in QAPI program and other committees, task forces, and agency events as required.
Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals.
MSWs may provide clinical supervision to BSWs as assigned.
Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
Utilizes and models excellent customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.
Accepts direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks additional information as needed; works with minimal supervision.
Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Continually meets organizational standards for attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely manner when employee will be absent or late for work.
Attends all required meetings and in-services; seeks opportunities for additional professional development activities as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company paid life insurance policy up to $15,000
FSA and FSA Dependent care
Supplemental Insurance such as Short-term disability, Long-Term disability, etc.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO) program to total up to 208 hours a year
Tuition and certification reimbursement for qualified employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Free parking at all locations.
Mileage reimbursement for company travel.