Medical Social Worker

2 weeks ago


Boone, North Carolina, United States Amorem Full time
Job Title: Medical Social Worker BSW

Amorem is seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Social Worker BSW to join our team. As a Medical Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing medical social work services to hospice patients and their families.

Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate and provide medical social work services to hospice patients and families
  • Evaluate the physical, financial, psychological, spiritual, and pre-bereavement needs of the patient/family in coordination with the interdisciplinary team
  • Assist in assessing patient appropriateness for services and recommend other services available and refer to community agencies as appropriate
  • Educate the patient and family about Hospice services and instruct them on coverage for Hospice services
  • Develop a plan of care with goals defined by the patient/family and the Hospice interdisciplinary team
  • Provide social work services according to the patient plan of care
  • Communicate patient changes or family needs to the volunteer, chaplain, massage therapist, and minister as applicable
  • Assist the patient/family with applications, forms, etc. for implementation of appropriate services
  • Assist the physician and the interdisciplinary team in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health problems
  • Help the patient/family set priorities and support individual coping mechanisms and facilitate constructive expression of feelings and concerns
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of social work interventions on a regular basis and when changes occur in the patient/family situation
  • Review and update the plan of care as changes occur in the patient's condition and as required by regulations
  • Communicate with team members on an ongoing basis, apprising the primary team of any changes
  • Communicate with other social workers who might provide care in the primary social worker's absence
  • Rotate on-call responsibilities as needed
  • Conduct timely utilization reviews
  • Participate in volunteer/staff training as requested
  • Provide support at the time of death as appropriate and attend funeral or receiving to provide support to the family
  • Serve palliative care patients as assigned by the team leader
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education preferred or bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work
  • Two years of clinical experience preferred
  • One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
  • Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age, or sexual orientation and respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness
Training and Development:
  • Complete Hospice volunteer/staff training program
  • Complete Hospice orientation program
  • Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year, including mandatory safety in-service
  • Attend minimum of six staff meetings per year
  • Attend assigned team meetings every two weeks
Physical Qualifications:
  • Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasks
  • Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face-to-face contact
  • Ability to sit as required to perform duties
  • Ability to stand, bend, and lift an average of 30 pounds
  • Manual dexterity with the ability to manipulate office equipment and complete written documentation
  • Ability to walk, squat, kneel, climb, and balance
Special Requirements:
  • Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license


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