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Social Worker MSW - Homecare
Location:
Hudson, NC
Description:
Description:POSITION: Medical Social Worker/BSREPORTS TO: Support Services Team LeaderFLSA STATUS: o exempt POSITION DESCRIPTION: Coordinate and provide medical social work services to hospice patients and familiesEDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education preferred or bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology or other field related to social work. Two years of clinical experience preferred One year of social work experience in health care setting preferred KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team Ability to work a flexible schedule Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness Requirements: TRAINING-Initial And Ongoing: Complete Hospice volunteer/staff training program Complete Hospice orientation program Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year, including mandatory safety in-service Attend minimum of six staff meetings per year Attend assigned team meetings every two weeks DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in orienting new team members, as requested Participate in quality improvement program Adhere to strict confidentiality Adhere to safety policy and practices Complete employee time record accurately per policy Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors Assist with updating policies and procedures, as appropriate Complete annual TB screening Assure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept current Maintain up-to-date documentation required and specified in Hospice policy and procedure Perform other duties assigned by supervisor Evaluate the physical, financial, psychological, spiritual, and pre-bereavement needs of the patient/family in coordination with interdisciplinary team Assist in assessing patient appropriateness for services If patient not appropriate, recommend other services available and refer to community agencies, as appropriate Educate the patient and family about Hospice services Assess the financial resources of the patient and family and instruct them on coverage for Hospice services, i.e. Hospice Medicare/Medicaid benefit, Medicare, private insurance, as appropriate Discuss Hospice policy on Fee for Service when appropriate Access the appropriateness for support services within Hospice and, if appropriate, refer to master social worker or bereavement team Discuss Hospice volunteer, chaplain services, Veterans Honoring Veterans, and, if desired, refer to volunteer coordinator and/or chaplain Develop plan of care with goals defined by the patient/family and Hospice interdisciplinary team Provide social work services according to patient plan of care Communicate patient changes or family needs to volunteer, chaplain, massage therapist and minister, if applicable Assist patient/family with applications, forms, etc. for implementation of appropriate services Assist the physician and the interdisciplinary team (including the minister) in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health problems Help the patient/family set priorities Support individual coping mechanisms and facilitate constructive expression of feelings and concerns Evaluate the effectiveness of social work interventions on a regular basis and when changes occur in the patient/family situation Review and update the plan of care as changes occur in the patient's condition and as required by regulations Communicate with team members on an ongoing basis, apprising the primary team of any changes Communicate with other social workers who might provide care in the primary social worker's absence Rotate on-call responsibilities, as needed Conduct timely utilization reviews Participate in volunteer/staff training, as requested Provide support at time of death, when appropriate Attend funeral or receiving to provide support to family Serve palliative care patients, as assigned by team leader PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasks Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact Ability to sit as required to perform duties Ability to stand, bend and lift an average of 30 pounds Manual dexterity with the ability to manipulate office equipment and complete written documentation Ability to walk, squat, kneel, climb and balance SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver's license PI00a91205fcf8-29448-34227220PDN-9c01bca3-77aa-4b3f-b6da-11456ee84b19
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