Hospice Social Worker

• vision of a Master Social Worker (MSW). Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work. Educates patients and families and assists in preparation of advanced directives. Provides information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers regarding and serves as a liaison to community agencies. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel. 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 sym
• ptoms of the terminal illness. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues. Assists Bereavement leadership in maintaining a program to meet the needs of families/caregivers for 13 months following the death of a patient to ensure compliance with all state, federal, and CHAP regulatory requirements. Ensures the initial bereavement assessment is completed or assigned to appropriate team member in a timely manner. Assists Chaplain in making condolence call to bereaved as needed. Assists with maintaining, organizing, and updating bereavement support group schedule. Assists family and patient in planning funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all patient information as confidential and utilizes protected health information on a minimum necessary basis.

Qualifications

Requirements/Qualifications Must have a bachelor’s degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Current licensed in the state(s) of practice Three (3) licensure levels: Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Social Workers can have compact licenses. Ability to pass background, consumer report, and drug test. Valid State Driver’s License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required. Preferred Master's degree in social work, preferred. 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting. 1+ years of experience in a healthcare setting. Physical Requirements The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made. Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 12 pounds. Occasionally up to 20 pounds. Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure the highest quality of patient care in a home setting.