Hospice Social Worker - PRN

Position Title: Hospice Social Worker - PRN (Olathe Medical Pavilion D) Position Summary The Social Worker is expected to support the mission, vision, and values of Olathe Medical Center, Inc. This position is responsible for consultation and direction of social services to meet the needs of Hospice and/or Home Health patients. He/She will assure that social service/counseling services are integrated and coordinated with other team members. He/She will uphold the philosophy of the Hospice Agency in meeting comfort care needs of the patient and family. Note: This position is for PRN, hours are 8:30am-5:00pm weekdays. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Demonstrates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in meeting the psychosocial needs of Home Health and Hospice clients and families. Documents all assessments, interventions, and contacts. Demonstrates awareness and competence in working with clients and families within the context of disability, age, ethnicity, and culture. Performs bereavement assessment and counseling per protocol to hospice families/S.O. after patient death. Offers bereavement counseling to community members on an as‑needed basis. Facilitates bereavement groups as scheduled. Attends and participates in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings. Communicates appropriately and effectively with clinical and office staff in meeting client needs. Identifies self and other staff learning needs and participates in professional growth, i.e., teaching, education and professional associations. Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to utilize community resources to meet the needs of the Hospice and Home Health patients and families. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Other duties may be assigned as required. These statements describe the essential functions of the job. Skills and duties may vary with your department or unit. Required Education and Experience Master’s degree in Social Work. 2 or more years of experience in a related field, preferably in Community-Based Services and/or Healthcare Setting. Preferred Education and Experience 3 or more years of experience. Licensure and Certification Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) – State Board of Behavioral Sciences upon hire. CPR/AED/BLS – Other BLS within 14 days. Job Type Part time. Important Information for You to Know as You Apply The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Kansas Health System