Hospice social worker job description

This position is Part-Time (approximately 20 hours / week) with room for growth!

This is a professional position responsible for the provision of a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families, including completing the comprehensive psychosocial assessment and regularly assessing the patient and family psychosocial needs on an ongoing basis. The social worker also completes the bereavement risk assessment of the family and provides counseling relative to anticipatory grief issues. Upon completion of the assessment, a psychosocial plan of care is developed with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and the patient/family. It is the role of the social worker to implement and continually revise and reassess this plan relative to the psychosocial and potential bereavement issues of the patient and family. The social work services provided may include but are not limited to: supportive counseling, problem solving and referrals to community resources, pre-bereavement counseling and support.

Basic Qualifications

Education/Training/Certifications:

Has a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSW) in accordance with N.J.S.A 45:15BB-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C 13:44G.

Must possess current license as a Social Worker by the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working condition and have automobile insurance in accordance with New Jersey laws.

Skill(s): Skills and Knowledge:

Visual/hearing ability must be sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.

Excellent verbal communication skills are needed.

Able to effectively manage stress.

Manual dexterity sufficient for writing, keyboarding and telephone operation.

Able to work in a variety of settings and conditions in patient's homes and facilities.

Experience:

1. Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.
2. Hospice or home care experience desired.
3. Ability to assess patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs.
4. Ability to work in a field setting and exhibit ability to make sound judgments.
5. Must have effective communication, comprehension, documentation, interpersonal and computer skills.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We care about our team members and the people we serve, so we made the decision to require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only candidates that are vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated will be considered for employment.

Benefits:

We have awesome benefits:

Offering flexible pay - accessing your pay anytime!

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Critical Care & Accident Coverage

NJM Auto and Home Insurance

Pet Insurance

Identify Theft Protection

403(b) Retirement Savings offering an 8% company paid match!

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

And much more…..

Overview

We're looking for a FT Hospice Social Worker (BSW) to join our team. We are offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus!

The Social Worker (BSW) is that member of the interdisciplinary team whose primary function is to provide psychosocial support to the patient/family unit based on an assessment that identifies the needs, goals, interventions and services indicated accordance with the established plan of care and to utilize professional training and personal judgment in monitoring the psychosocial assessment process.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE School.
• Licesure as required by the state in which the hospice is located.
• One year experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare and/or hospice setting is required; three to five years preferred
• Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with Understanding of hospice and the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families; sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues face by individuals with terminal illness; tact in dealing with these patients and their families; ability to support Others at a time of crisis; ability to cope with the stress of repeated loss

This role requires full COVID-19 vaccination.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location Kindred Hospice

The Social Worker MSW is responsible and accountable for providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by coordinating the psychosocial care and services for assigned patients in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, patient care team, and payers. The social worker utilizes advanced psychosocial skills to facilitate the coordination of care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. The social worker promotes and evaluates the effective utilization of resources using current knowledge, awareness of community services, and serving as a role model to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes. The Social Worker will promote and effectively utilizes hospital and community resources and achieves optimal outcomes.
Primary Accountabilities
* Assess and document in MIDAS and medical record patient/family needs and collaborates with physicians and staff to identify possible psychosocial related discharge needs.
* Identifies and documents necessary transitional care referrals (Community resources, home health, skilled nursing, rehab, DME, etc.) utilizing Smart Connect.
* Assists with coordination of referrals for post acute services as appropriate in a timely manner.
* Communicating with the patient/caregiver and physician on issues related to payer or financial issues.
* Coordinates and documents complex discharge plans.
* Collaboratively determines desired discharge goals and communicates all discharge plans and options to patient/family, physicians and staff members.
Collaborates with RN Case Manager, staff RN, ancillary staff and physicians facilitating continuity of care for the patient.
* Identifies "at risk" patient populations and/or strengths of patient/family support systems on admission.
* Conducts psychosocial assessment to screen for patients/families at risk for crisis, abuse, financial or environmental issues. Provides therapeutic/crisis intervention counseling with patients and families as needed.
* Provides supportive services for End of Life Issues, Terminal Care and Bereavement issues.
* Coordination of Adoptions with patients and families.
* Provides counseling and researches placement alternatives for substance abuse, mental health, homeless and indigent patients. Facilitates and participates in transfer of Baker Act and Marchman placements to mental health facilities. Provides therapeutic interventions with patients and families as needed.
* Facilitates referrals for post-discharge psychosocial and therapeutic needs
* Identifies system/process breakdowns and improvement opportunities and documents according to the Performance Improvement plan.
* Assures compliance with regulatory standards of care at both the state and federal levels.

* MSW degree from a Council on Social Work accredited school or Master's degree in related field with appropriate experience.
* LCSW Eligible and obtained within five (5) years of employment.
* Three (3) years of previous social work experience preferred.
* Case Management experience preferred
* Acute Care experience preferred.
* Must hold current AHA BLS healthcare provider completion card
* Demonstrated computer experience.

**Job:** **Social work*

**Organization:** **Hospice of Health First Inc.*

**Title:** *Social Worker MSW - Hospice, Per Diem*

**Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne*