Hospice Medical Social Worker - PRN

Adena Hospice Work Schedule: PRN, 16 hours monthly required. Summary The Medical Social Worker, Hospice is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement. The Company adopts the social work scope of practice as outlined in the administrative rules of the state for its licensed MSW personnel. The MSW is responsible for any and all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state. Qualifications & Attributes Licensed Social Worker with current license in the state of employment. Master of Social Work preferred. Minimum of one year’s experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying. Ability to create positive impressions and communicate with a variety of people. Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co‑workers. Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients. Knowledgeable on social work best practices. Ability to make appropriate judgments. Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution. Detail‑oriented and observant. Disciplined work ethic. Ability to prioritize and be timely. Works efficiently. Ability to follow directions and work as a team member. Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in own name. Major Areas Of Responsibility Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required. Performs social evaluations and plans interventions based on evaluation findings. Counsels patients and family/caregivers as needed in relation to stress and other identified coping difficulties. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel. Participates in the development of the plan of care and attends case conferences weekly. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues. Participates in discharge planning when needed. Assists patient and family/caregiver with securing durable power of attorney and with funeral arrangements, as needed. Other duties as delegated by the Hospice Administrator. Health Qualifications Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x‑ray, or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test. The employee must be free of physical or medical conditions that would limit or restrict the ability to perform the job functions listed below. Bloodborne exposure risk is all. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. An extensive amount of travel is required for this position. Constantly (66%-100%) Reading, Speaking, Writing English Communications Skills Computer/PDA Usage Hand/finger dexterity Hearing/Seeing Talking in person Hearing in person Vision for close work Frequently (34%-66%) Walking Sitting Talking on the phone Hearing on the phone Occasionally (2%-33%) Driving Bending Standing Stretching/Reaching Climbing Stooping (bend at waist) Rarely (1% or less) Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance Distinguish smell/taste We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr