Hospice Social Worker Lake Norman

• Job Location: South Lakes Region (Huntersville / North Charlotte) - Huntersville, NC 28078
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Graduate Degree
• Salary Range: Undisclosed
• Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Health Care, VIA Health Partners is an industry leader and top-10 nationally ranked provider of end-of-life care

More importantly we are proud to be a community based, not for profit hospice & palliative care provider. We have deep community roots, with decades of experience serving ALL patients’ and families’ needs regardless of their ability to pay or their medical complexity. We are a people first organization whose funds go to serve our mission. Due to our significant growth, we are looking for amazing new staff who share these same values.

Apply now and be a part of our success story.

We provide excellent benefits including: Medical, Vision, and Dental plans through BCBS 28 days of Paid Time Off Excellent mileage reimbursement rate 403b Retirement plan with matching Focused programs honoring Veteran patients Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN) Best Orientation and Onboarding program you’ve experienced Seasoned Hospice leaders guiding your career growth Essential Functions Delivery of Patient Care Conducts psychosocial assessments of patients/caregivers and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and life situation.

Develops, implements, and evaluates plans of care for patients/caregivers and families. Incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and other clinical social work practices that specifically address patient/caregiver and family needs for counseling and education while maintaining the dignity of the dying patient.

Specifically addresses patient’s and caregiver’s need for resource and referral services and advocacy. Updates plan of care as goals and objectives are achieved or changed.

Supports patient/family’s individual spiritual/cultural beliefs by assessing cultural issues, developing culturally sensitive care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in provision of culturally sensitive care.

If not an LCSW, consults with and involves a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Social Work Preceptor in cases that require clinical social interventions or support beyond their expertise or scope of practice.

Documents assessments, care plans, interactions, and interventions according to regulatory and agency standards. Participates in and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary group (IDG) and other VIA departments in achieving patient care goals.

Provides education on hospice philosophy and services, advance care planning, and other issues related to end of life care. Conducts family meetings. Collaborates with long term care community staff and other IDG members to determine the patient’s level of care and coordinate the appropriate utilization of services.

Initiates referral process for volunteers, chaplains, and grief services. Continues to reassess supportive service needs and interventions. Maintains working knowledge of community agencies and resources, assessing and referring patient/family to appropriate resources. Manages time, caseload, and technology. Assumes responsibility for the effective and professional delivery of health services.

Bachelor’s degree required if working as a BSW. Master’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited institution if working as MSW. Medical social work or hospice experience preferred.

Be licensed as a Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) or a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board and SC Board of Social Work Examiners, Licensed Independent Social Worker – Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and remain in good standing with the licensing board. Computer proficiency is required