Social Worker

Good Shepherd Hospice • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to serve patients and their families in OKC/Hinton and surrounding communities. The Hospice Social Worker provides medical social services to patients and families in accordance with the interdisciplinary Plan of Care. The role involves assessing and supporting patients and families as they cope with daily living and terminal illness, coordinating available resources, documenting services, and participating in interdisciplinary care planning and ongoing education.

Requirements

• A master’s degree from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited school of social work; or a bachelor’s degree in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education with supervision by an MSW; or a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or another field related to social work with supervision by an MSW.
• Must be licensed in the state where care is delivered, if required.
• At least one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician and other care team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to patients’ health problems.
• Assess social and emotional factors within five days of admission to estimate the patient’s and family’s capacity and potential to cope with daily living and terminal illness.
• Help patients and families understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations, and provide services to support the best possible social and health adjustment within their capacity.
• Use available resources, including family and community agencies, to help patients and families live better within the limitations of illness.
• Observe, record, and report social and emotional changes.
• Document all services in the patient’s clinical record.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and actively contribute to developing and reviewing plans of care for assigned patients.
• Participate in ongoing educational programs.
• Participate on committees and perform other assigned duties and special projects.
• Complete required documentation promptly and in accordance with Good Shepherd Hospice policies and procedures.
• Support staff with loss and patient/family issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and family status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time