Hospice Medical Social Worker

3 weeks ago

Grand Rapids, United States Careline Health Group Full time
We Value Your Career at Careline

Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.

Picture yourself happy at work, surrounded by teams and people who are like family. At Careline, purpose is at the heart of our employee experience, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on patients and families during their most intimate intervals of life. We live a simple Mission: serve together, provide value, and deliver exceptional care.

Careline is proudly nurse-led, bringing a deep understanding and appreciation of the caregiving profession. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the Great Place to Work Certification for the last four consecutive years. We offer professional development, a supportive culture, and unique benefits designed with your needs in mind. If you’re passionate about caring and aspire to grow both personally and professionally, you belong with us at Careline.

Exceptional Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Mileage Reimbursement
Company Vehicle Program
Cutting Edge Technology
Key Responsibilities
Careline Hospice Medical Social Workers are trained professional Social Workers who assist patients and families living with terminal illnesses. The Medical Social Worker coordinates care to enhance the patient’s quality of life by handling the day-to-day details of the client’s medical care, establishing, implementing, and evaluating goals, and counseling the patient and their family/caregiver as they journey through the end stage of life.

In this role you will be responsible for:
Completing the patient’s initial evaluation within 5 days of hospice admission and re-evaluating the patient's social work needs during each subsequent visit
Assisting patients and caregivers in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decisions
Educating and assisting patients and caregivers in the preparation of advanced directives
Providing information to patients and caregivers regarding community agencies and referral services
Carrying out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect, or abuse, and planning intervention based on evaluation findings
Assessing the psychosocial status of patients and caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness
Counseling patients and caregivers as needed concerning stress, and other identified coping difficulties
Assessing for and educating staff on any special needs related to the culture of patients and their caregivers. This includes communication, the role of family, space, and any special traditions
Providing bereavement support to patients, caregivers, and hospice personnel
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
Current state licensing in social work
Current and valid driver’s license
Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
Minimum of one year experience in healthcare
Medical Social Work skills are as defined by accepted MSW standards
Understands the hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying
Experience and or education in grief or loss counseling
Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patient’s families and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in the home or nursing facility environment
Demonstrates skill in Social Work practice, ability to cope with ill, disabled, terminal patients, family emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles
Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines
Desired Qualifications
Hospice experience is preferred
Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)
Location
Office Location: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Main Service Area: Kent County and surrounding areas
Hours
Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Weekend rotation
Background Screening
Careline Health Group conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Careline Health Group is an equal-opportunity employer.

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