Social Worker

Four Seasons, The Care You Trust•Asheville, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Four Seasons is a recognized leader in hospice and palliative care, committed to providing excellent care to patients and families, as well as heartfelt care to employees. This Social Worker position focuses on providing essential psychosocial services to hospice patients and their families/caregivers, ensuring they receive comprehensive support according to the organization's mission and standards. The role involves managing a caseload of patients with varying needs across different settings, acting as a liaison with community resources, and contributing to care planning and patient advocacy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW) OR Master’s in Social Work (MSW)
1-3 years experience within a healthcare setting
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
Knowledge of electronic medical records systems
Expertise in discharge planning
Knowledge of Hospice Services to include Hospice Medicare Benefit
Demonstrate basic data entry skills
Demonstrate excellent organization skills
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

Valid NC, Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW) preferred

Responsibilities

Performing initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of patients/family/caregiver with a holistic perspective that incorporates identification of support systems and barriers to care.
Implementing and evaluating a plan of care for each assigned patient/family/caregiver unit.
Serving as a liaison to community health, welfare, and social agencies and making referrals to appropriate agencies on behalf of the patient and family.
Contributing to patient and family counseling and education with regards to family systems/dynamics and coping methods.
Assisting client/family/caregiver with determining health care goals and grief and loss goals.
Addressing advocacy needs for patients/families/and organization.
Organizing and facilitating the discharge of patients.
Actively participating in IDG team meetings for development and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care.
Evaluating the financial needs of each patient/family and making appropriate interventions for financial assistance.
Assisting the family/caregivers in making final arrangements prior to or at time of patient’s death.
Evaluating bereavement/pre-bereavement needs of client/family/caregiver and developing a bereavement plan of care based on that evaluation.
Assisting patients and caregivers in understanding the levels of care and the financial implications of each level of care.
Obtaining necessary information from third-party providers for payment.
Facilitating internal referrals.
Assisting in providing 24-hour on-call psychosocial services.
Conducting pre-admission consults and/or facilitating completion of consent forms.
Participating in ongoing education and assuming responsibility for updating professional skills.
Performing other, yet similar duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually
Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities
$0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance
Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care
Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire
403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off Package: 20+ Days of PTO Per Year
Up to 6 Paid Holidays
Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage
Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
A Robust Employee Wellness Program
Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year