Hospice Social Work Specialist

4 days ago


Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Compassus Full time

Job Overview:

The Hospice Social Work Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality psychosocial services to patients and their families in a compassionate and respectful manner.

Responsibilities:

  • Explain hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families, obtaining informed consent and election of benefits documents as needed.
  • Submit accurate and timely documentation and paperwork to facilities according to company policy.
  • Participate in the interdisciplinary team (IDT), contributing to the development and implementation of patient care plans.
  • Provide psycho-social support and counseling services to patients and families, facilitating external resources as necessary.
  • Identify opportunities for intervention from other IDT members and effectively communicate patient needs.
  • Collaborate with the IDT to coordinate psycho-social care and support for patients and families.
  • Maintain comprehensive care plans that reflect current problems, goals, and interventions.
  • Respect patients' environments and belief systems, maintaining a nondiscriminatory approach.
  • Complete initial and ongoing psycho-social assessments, addressing concerns related to financial means, insurance, living arrangements, caregiver stressors, pre-bereavement, and community resource needs.
  • Facilitate placement in long-term care when necessary and monitor adjustment.
  • Support advance planning, including living wills, POA documents, funeral arrangements, memorial services, and body/organ donation.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field, with one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
  • Licensure required, with supervisory oversight by an MSW for hospice patient care planning and counseling needs.

Pay Range:$25.41 - $42.50 per hour



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