Hospice Social Worker - MSW

Job Details Location: Bristol Hospice Columbus, OH (Columbus, OH 43231) Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 Shift: Day Job Overview Are you a compassionate, dedicated professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families during their most vulnerable moments? Join the Bristol Hospice team as a Hospice Social Worker. In this role, you will play a critical role in providing comfort, support, and dignity to those nearing the end of life. Responsibilities Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment, and communicate findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provide an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assist when this is not safe and a different plan is required. Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plan intervention based on evaluation findings. Provide counsel to patient and family/caregivers as needed to address stress and other identified coping difficulties; provide crisis intervention when necessary. Assess for, and educate the interdisciplinary group on, any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family, including communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos. Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work. Educate patients and families about, and assist in, preparation of advanced directives. Provide information and referral services to patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Serve as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. Maintain and develop contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel. Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the psychosocial stress effects on symptoms of the terminal illness. Assist physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues. Actively participate in quality assessment, performance improvement teams, and activities. Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities. Perform other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor. Requirements Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work: eligible to apply; hirable rate of pay will be based on degree type. Minimum of two (2) years of documented supervised experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understanding hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying. Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker desirable. Flexibility in work hours and ability to travel throughout the assigned Bristol Hospice service area. Willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs. Benefits Tuition Reimbursement PTO and Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more HSA & 401(k) available Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions Advanced training programs Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry EEOC Statement Bristol Hospice is an equal‑opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bristol Hospice