Palliative Care Social Worker

2 months ago

Hagerstown, United States Brook Lane Full time

Palliative Care Social Worker - LGSW or LCSW

* Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly, Monday-Friday day shift - Saturday optional

Candidates with hospital experience and palliative care experience preferred

Works in collaboration with the Palliative Care team and other healthcare providers to meet the psycho-social care needs of patients through their acute episode of care. Develops a discharge plan and strategy that addresses the patient needs through the continuum of care post-discharge. This professional collaborates with the healthcare team to achieve optimal clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction outcomes. This professional works in an interdisciplinary environment and is tasked to assess patients for care coordination needs, facilitate the physician plan of care, implement and coordinate care progression, and monitor and evaluate options and services to meet an individual's health needs. This professional accomplishes those tasks through effective communication, collaboration, knowledge of evidence-based care, coordination of community resources, and other interventions requisite to efficient clinical care progression for optimal patient health outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education - Bachelor's degree in Social Work required. Master's Degree preferred.

Experience - Requires at least two years acute care experience and/or combined relevant experience in acute care, SNF, Doctor's office or community health setting required.

Licensure/Certification - Minimally licensed at LGSW or LCSW in the state of Maryland. Must obtain care/case management certification within 5 years from accrediting body.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Multi-tasking required, strong communication skills required, knowledge of evidenced based practices preferred, knowledge of disease processes preferred, knowledge of regulatory requirements, computer skills required, electronic medical record navigation strongly preferred, knowledge of the revenue cycle, knowledge of community resources and medical staff community is of strong benefit. Networking with community partners required.

Caring for Our Team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Strength Through Diversity

Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission. Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

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