MSW / Social Worker - Hospice

2 days ago

Lake City, United States BrightSpring Health Services Full time

Overview

The social worker employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement.

Responsibilities

Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties Provides crisis intervention when necessary Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and familyIncludes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness

Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues

Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities

Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities

Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor

Qualifications

A graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

OR

A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3) Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care, hospice experience preferred Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying Experience in a hospice care preferred Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation

About our Line of Business

At Haven, our primary ambition is to bring high-quality care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Haven is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing quality patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have many dedicated health care professionals on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about Haven, please visit . Follow us on , , and .

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