Supervisor of Healthy Community Programs
About The Position
Responds to palliative care referrals within 24-72 hours based on established referral criteria. Assesses, plans, and implements appropriate interventions related to the psychosocial needs of Palliative Care patients and their families. Utilizes training to address end-of-life issues throughout the hospital. Documents assessments and other relevant data related to interventions in the patients’ medical records. Provides individualized services to patients and families throughout hospitalization. Services may include but are not limited to completion of psychosocial assessment and re-assessment as needed, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, emotional support, bereavement counseling, providing education on new diagnosis, and ensuring understanding of overall health. Stays informed about community resources and assists patients and families in utilizing appropriate resources that offer support during and after hospitalization. Acts as a liaison between family members, physicians, and hospital staff in complex cases involving multiple physicians. Manages critical care cases in the ICU. Educates hospital staff and physicians about Palliative Care and promotes the program to prospective customers such as staff nurses and physicians. Serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary care team and regularly attends Palliative Care meetings. Provides support and supervision to interns, medical students, and Critical Care Academy nurses, including orientation and training for new staff.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in family therapy, counseling social work or related discipline
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in field of social work, counseling or family therapy or completion of 1 year internship in Palliative Care.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer medical experience or working with families with life limiting or life-threatening illnesses.
Responsibilities
- Responds to palliative care referrals within 24-72 hours based on established referral criteria.
- Assesses, plans, and implements appropriate interventions related to the psychosocial needs of Palliative Care patients and their families.
- Utilizes training to address end-of-life issues throughout the hospital.
- Documents assessments and other relevant data related to interventions in the patients’ medical records.
- Provides individualized services to patients and families throughout hospitalization.
- Stays informed about community resources and assists patients and families in utilizing appropriate resources that offer support during and after hospitalization.
- Acts as a liaison between family members, physicians, and hospital staff in complex cases involving multiple physicians.
- Manages critical care cases in the ICU.
- Educates hospital staff and physicians about Palliative Care and promotes the program to prospective customers such as staff nurses and physicians.
- Serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary care team and regularly attends Palliative Care meetings.
- Provides support and supervision to interns, medical students, and Critical Care Academy nurses, including orientation and training for new staff.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
