Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice

Advocate Health•Kannapolis, NC

4d•$31 - $46

About The Position

The Social Worker (MSW) provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, support, and education to patients and their social support systems in a hospice and healthcare setting. The role collaborates with patients, families, the multidisciplinary care team, and Clinical Care Management to address psychosocial needs, plan care, determine appropriate care settings, and support transitions across the healthcare continuum. The Social Worker serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians, provides crisis intervention, connects patients and families with community resources, reports suspected abuse or neglect, and maintains accurate case records and medical documentation. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, with a regular schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, plus holiday on-call and occasional weekend on-call responsibilities.

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 outlined by the state.
Expertise with data management tools.
Adherence to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Interview patients and their social support systems to initiate psychosocial evaluations.
Provide counseling, support, and education to patients and their social support systems, including assistance coping with hospitalization, disability, and chronic or terminal illness.
Collaborate with patients, their social support systems, and the multidisciplinary team to establish and implement plans of care that meet identified psychosocial needs.
Advise hospital staff and physicians about emotional, social, and psychosocial aspects of illness and their effects on patients’ support systems; help integrate these considerations into care plans.
Intervene effectively in crisis situations using crisis intervention theory and skills.
Complete psychosocial assessments for designated patients and their support systems concerning post-hospital care.
Work with Clinical Care Management to assess and evaluate patients and support systems for appropriate levels of care and settings across the continuum.
Participate in multidisciplinary care-planning meetings.
Maintain current knowledge of community agencies and resources for social, emotional, or financial assistance.
Educate patients and their social supports 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, and serve as a liaison 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 pursue resolution.
Develop and maintain accurate case records for referred patients and document in the medical record according to departmental standards.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay may be available for shift work, on-call work, and other qualifying circumstances.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.