Hospice Social Worker

3 weeks ago


Wichita, Kansas, United States FC Compassus LLC Full time
Job Summary

The Hospice Social Worker is a vital member of our interdisciplinary team, responsible for providing compassionate care and support to patients and their families in a hospice setting. This role requires a strong understanding of the psychosocial needs of patients and their families, as well as the ability to work effectively with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide preventive, educational, and evaluative services to meet the psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Provide psycho-social support and counseling services to patients and their families.
  • Identify and address concerns/issues related to financial means, insurance, living arrangements, caregiver stressors, pre-bereavement and anticipatory grief, and community resource needs.
  • Facilitate placement in long-term care as warranted and monitor adjustment.
  • Support and facilitate advance planning, including living will/POA documents, funeral arrangements, memorial services, and body/organ donation.
Requirements
  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other field related to social work with one (1) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting required.
  • Licensure required to be titled social worker or practice social work; LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or LICSW.
Skills
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties.
Work Environment
The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected.
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