About the position
The Social Worker is responsible for providing rehabilitative and supportive casework aimed at restoring patients to their optimal level of social and health function. This role involves facilitating patients and their families' understanding of medical recommendations and ensuring compliance with care plans, particularly in hospice settings.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the Social Work Assistant
- Complete Social Work treatment plans through activities such as referral to community-based programs, education, counseling, networking, and advocacy
- Conduct review of the effectiveness of social worker plans and revise plans as needed
- Participate in social work in-service/continuing education programs
- Educate other agency staff about appropriately dealing with patients' psycho-social needs
- Participate in community education activities
- Provide social work services to patients in accordance with physician's orders
- Assess and reassess social and emotional factors to help patients and families cope with end-of-life care
- Counsel patients and families concerning financial concerns, family relationships, and quality of life caregiving issues
- Recognize and utilize community and family resources to assist in maintaining independence and quality of life
- Attend and actively participate in patient care conferences to ensure good coordination of care
- Develop, prepare, and maintain individualized patient care progress records accurately and timely according to policies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Two or more years of clinical experience with severe and persistent mental illness and/or geriatrics preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Advanced knowledge of the Hospice Industry, Medicare Regulations, CMS, and other State/Federal regulatory changes
- Comprehensive knowledge of patient rights, characteristics of persons served, and interventions
- Ability to work effectively as a member of an integrated team
- Ability to work in stressful, crisis, or unpredictable situations and maintain a positive attitude
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in hospice care
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunity for regional travel
- Professional development opportunities
