Minimum Requirements
A graduate of a Master's program in social work.
Minimum of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients/families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
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Carries out psychosocial evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient/family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
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Submits clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
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Provides information and referral services for organization patients/families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
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Provides information to patients/families/caregivers and community agencies.
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Serves as liaison between patients/families/caregivers and community agencies.
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Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
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Maintains and develops contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
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Participates in the development of the Plan of Care and attends case conferences weekly.
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Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
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Participates in discharge planning when needed. Assists patient/family/caregiver with securing durable power of attorney and with funeral arrangements, as needed.
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Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.
Any applicant who is interested in this position may submit a resume online for consideration. 