Social Worker / Sw - Hospice
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Job Location:
Yazoo City, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our Company
Adoration Home Health and Hospice
Overview
Our Hospice Social Workers are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing medical social work services and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!
Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Medical and dental benefits
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Vendor discounts
Responsibilities
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patients terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patients 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 family. Includes 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 masters program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education
OR
A graduate of a bachelors 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.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or
organization requirements and is in good working order.
About our Line of Business
Adoration Home Health and Hospice an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home providing support for patients families and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving community-focused caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity find a sense of fulfillment and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information please visit . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Welcome to SpringHealth Behavioral Health & Integrated Care where we assist those we serve in reaching their highest level of independence.
