Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Kannapolis, NC

About The Position

The Social Worker (MSW) provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, support, education, crisis intervention, care planning, and resource coordination for hospice patients and their social support systems. The role collaborates with patients, families, hospital staff, physicians, and multidisciplinary care teams to address psychosocial needs and support transitions across the healthcare continuum. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, holiday on-call coverage, and occasional weekend on-call coverage.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
If working in South Carolina, meet and maintain the licensing requirements established by the state.
Expertise with data management tools.
Adherence to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
Frequent verbal and written communication in English.
Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and move independently from one location to another.
Intact sight and hearing, with or without assistive devices.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.
At least one year of professional experience in a hospital or health-related setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview patients and their social support systems to initiate psychosocial evaluations.
Provide counseling, support, and education to patients and their social support systems.
Help patients and their support systems cope with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic illness, or terminal illness.
Collaborate with patients, their support systems, and the multidisciplinary team to establish and implement plans of care addressing identified psychosocial needs.
Serve as a resource to hospital staff and physicians on the emotional, social, and psychosocial aspects of illness and their effects on patients’ support systems.
Help the multidisciplinary team understand and incorporate psychosocial considerations into plans of care.
Intervene effectively in crisis situations using crisis intervention theory and skills.
Complete psychosocial assessments for designated patients and support systems in preparation for post-hospital care.
Work with Clinical Care Management to assess and evaluate patients and support systems for appropriate levels of care or care settings across the continuum.
Participate in multidisciplinary care-planning meetings.
Maintain knowledge of community agencies and resources for social, emotional, or financial assistance.
Educate patients and their support systems about community resources and post-hospital care options appropriate to the patients’ ages, in collaboration with Clinical Care Management.
Refer patients to community agencies as needed.
Report suspected child or adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Liaise among the hospital, patients and their support systems, and the Department of Social Services during evaluations or investigations.
Identify and document clinical, psychosocial, and financial barriers to smooth transitions across the healthcare continuum, and help identify and facilitate system improvements.
Work with Clinical Care Management leadership to identify problems, recommend solutions, and work toward resolution.
Develop and maintain accurate case records for each referred patient.
Document in the medical record according to departmental standards.