Social Worker
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
External Job Description
- Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families / caregivers related to the patient’s illness and the environment and communicate findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group
- Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse, and plan interventions based on evaluation findings
- Counsel patients and family / caregivers as needed in relationship to stress and other identified coping difficulties, and provide crisis intervention when necessary
- Assess for any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family
- Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work
- Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings
- Assist physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death / dying issues
- Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal and healthcare decision responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Graduate of a Master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation
- 1+ year experience in healthcare social work
- Experience in home health or hospice preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills
- Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence
About our Line of Business
At Apreva Hospice, we are committed to bringing the highest level of patient care to our patients and their families. We are able to do this by employing compassionate, skilled individuals who are committed to providing a true hospice experience for our patients.
Our mission and purpose are to honor and promote dignity and quality of life for our patients and their loved ones. If you are seeking a hospice that will allow you to provide meaningful care, from day one, join our family of talented health care professionals.
For more information about Apreva Hospice, please visit www.aprevahospice.com . Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook .
Salary Range
USD $36.31 - $39.50 / Hour
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