Hospice Social Worker

About This Role

Provide medical social services to hospice patients and their families by conducting psychosocial assessments, developing care plans, and offering support in coping with illness and loss. This role involves observing and reporting patient changes, maintaining clinical records, and coordinating with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical social services to patients and/or families according to the Plan of Care.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments within 5 days of admission, identifying psychosocial problems, interventions, and goals.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and the development of patient care plans.
• Observe, record, and report changes in the patient's emotional and social factors related to illness and treatment.
• Maintain and submit written clinical records, including initial evaluations, care plans, and daily notes.
• Confirm weekly scheduling of visits with patient's case managers to coordinate staff visits.
• Assess the patient's and family member's ability to cope with the patient's passing.
• Act as a consultant to the health team, assisting them in understanding social, emotional, and environmental factors related to patient's health problems.

Requirements

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of practice
• Bachelor's Degree from a Council of Social Work Education accredited school of Social Work
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education, Masters degree preferred.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in Social Work
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting

Benefits