Advanced Social Worker Hospice Multiple Locations

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

HOURS: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday. Includes night weekend rotation coverage for MSW support.

Upon joining our Hospice team each teammate is assigned a specific territory following their offer and orientation. We strive to align assignments with individual preferences whenever possible and we have a clear process in place for teammates to request a different territory as new opportunities arise.

Job Summary:

The Advanced Social Worker is dedicated to helping individuals families and communities navigate lifes challenges by providing high-level support resources and advocacy to patients facing complex physical mental and emotional challenges. This role involves using specialized knowledge in clinical social work to assess patient needs develop personalized plans offer counseling and collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care. Advanced Social Workers may work across a variety of settings with a focus on empowering patients and advocating for their well-being. Advanced Social Workers provide direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal state and local regulations and within policies procedures and guidelines of the organization. May provide clinical role consultation and collaboration.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates patients needs situations and support networks to identify goals and develop individualized care and implements advanced intervention strategies and treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs especially for complex patient populations in specialized areas.
• Provides emotional support guidance education and counseling using evidence-based techniques to help patients cope with challenges and adjust to changes
• Manages cases tracks progress and identifies and refers patients to community agencies such as mental health resources substance abuse treatment and housing assistance.
• Represents patients interests advocates for resources and addresses systemic barriers.
• Responds to crisis situations providing immediate support and connecting patients with appropriate resources.
• Works with other professionals such as providers therapists and clinical staff to coordinate care as part of the multidisciplinary care team

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Licensed as a Social Worker (LSW) in state of practice (required)
• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in state of practice or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) (preferred)

Experience:

• 2 years in social or human services setting including direct practice assessment and treatment planning including clinical and internship experience. (required)

Skills & Abilities:

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

Debriefing

Motivational interviewing

Patient Centered care

Care planning

Performing medical and safety screenings

Technology proficiency

Documentation

Basic data analytics

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

Working within an interdisciplinary team

De-escalation

Collaboration with community organizations

Virtual interaction

Training:

None

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off parental and FMLA leave and short- and long-term disability

• Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .