Psychotherapist social worker vs hospice social worker

Differences between psychotherapist social worker and hospice social worker duties and responsibilities

Psychotherapist social worker example responsibilities.

• Screen, identify, diagnose using DSM nomenclature, treat and manage mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
• Assist patients to apply for Medicaid, food stamps, medical insurance, housing, and SSI/SSD.
• Assist clients in ascertaining eligibility for SSA, Medicare and MD Medicaid (including ACA) and completing requisite applications.
• Work with a complex interdisciplinary team facilitating treatment for patients on medical floors including oncology, dialysis, cardiac and maternity.
• Integrate a therapeutic/clinical model base on of DBT that support student academic, behavioral and social success.

Hospice social worker example responsibilities.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide necessary referrals and counseling to achieve establish patient goals.
• Provide support, education and compassion to patients and family members.
• Assist patients and families with obtaining necessary insurances such as Medicaid, etc.
• Provide advocacy and support services to terminally ill patients, families and/or significant others to maximize benefits and limit out-of-pocket expenses.
• Work as lead MSW on all pediatric hospice cases.
• Work with other members of the IDT to track and document changes to the patient's status, coping, etc.
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