United Hospice is growing and looking to expand our Social Work team!
JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the IDT Team.
2. Assesses for, and educates IDG team, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family.
3. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work prepares clinical and progress notes.
4. Actively participates in IDG meetings bi-monthly.
5. Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
6. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
7. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
8. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
9. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
10. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
11. Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
12. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotion al factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
13. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
14. Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
15. Other duties as delegated.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. A graduate of a Master's Degree in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is preferred.
2. Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
4. Must be licensed with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Job Type: Full time, salary position
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, day shift
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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