Social Worker

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation•Newton, NJ

30d

About The Position

Performs psychosocial assessments that are complete and timely: they identify major factors affecting care plan and coping and are completed within 5 days of admission. Develops care plans that are appropriate to meet the needs of individual patients and families and are carried out or revised appropriately. Solves routine care plan problems independently as appropriate. Advocates effectively for services from community organizations. Effectively elicits emotional expression in short-term counseling with patients and families. Meets established goals in a timely manner. Represents the organization's social work department in internal and external meetings, presenting accurate information effectively. Records planned and completed visits, phone calls and meetings in NDoc and other required media in a timely manner. Provides social work counseling to patient and family, with appropriate follow-up visit or phone call to ensure goals are met. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or individualized conferences. Adheres to employment policies as described in the employee handbook; maintains and respects confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA regulations. Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings. Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of the dying process
Knowledge of policies and procedures of the hospice organization
Knowledge of regulations surrounding compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation
Ability to function as a resource to patients and families during times of high stress and volatility
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including providing support for patients and families, resource providers, members of the clinical team and employees
Ability to comprehend the spoken and written English language, to communicate with clarity both verbally and in writing
Well organized to manage patient and family needs, provide resources and complete timely documentation
Ability to work both independently with sound decision-making, and as a part of an interdisciplinary team
Strong assessment and documentation skills
Proficiency in operating a computer; including a working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and an electronic medical record
Master's Degree in Social Work from a Graduate School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Current N.J. License
One year of post-Master’s Social Work or counseling experience

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

Performs psychosocial assessments that are complete and timely
Develops care plans that are appropriate to meet the needs of individual patients and families
Solves routine care plan problems independently as appropriate
Advocates effectively for services from community organizations
Effectively elicits emotional expression in short-term counseling with patients and families
Meets established goals in a timely manner
Represents the organization's social work department in internal and external meetings, presenting accurate information effectively
Records planned and completed visits, phone calls and meetings in NDoc and other required media in a timely manner
Provides social work counseling to patient and family, with appropriate follow-up visit or phone call to ensure goals are met
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or individualized conferences
Adheres to employment policies as described in the employee handbook
Maintains and respects confidentiality
Adheres to all HIPAA regulations
Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings
Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy
Performs other duties as assigned