Per Diem Hospice Social Worker (Tulsa, OK)

Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated per diem Hospice Social Worker to join our hospice care team and support our patients in the Tulsa, OK region. The ideal candidate will provide essential psychosocial services, support, and interventions to patients and their families, ensuring the highest quality of life during end-of-life care. This role plays a crucial part in the holistic care of our patients, addressing social, emotional, and environmental needs. Responsibilities Conduct a psychosocial assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program. This includes emotional, social, financial and environmental resources and to identify appropriate psychosocial problems, interventions and goals for the patient’s plan of care. Participate in IDG meetings and the development of the patient’s plan of care. Observe, record and report changes on the patient's emotional and social factors that are being affected by the patient's illness and his/her need for care and his/her response to treatment. Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan and daily notes. Evaluate the patients and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the medical social work intervention. Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients’ Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits. Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities. If the patient/family declines Social Work services, the Social worker continues to offer support to the IDG in it’s care of the patient and to monitor the patient/caregiver’s evolving needs. Participate in discharge planning, as needed. Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Medical Social Worker practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading. Assess the patient's/ family members’ ability to cope with the patient’s dying. Act as consultant to the members of the health team, assists them in understanding the social, emotional and environmental factors related to the patient's health problems. Help patients to utilize the resources of their families and the community. Qualifications A graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3). Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying. Experience in hospice care preferred. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order. Pay Rate Pay Rate: $40.00 per visit; $65.00 per admission Immigration Sponsorship Candidates must disclose any current or future need for employment-based immigration sponsorship (including, but not limited to, OPT, STEM OPT, or visa sponsorship) before an offer of employment is extended. Equal Employment Opportunity Ennoble Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring the best team possible, and does not discriminate against protected characteristics including but not limited to – race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr