Inpatient Palliative Care Social Worker | Day Shift

Overview The Licensed Clinical Social Worker participates as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team to establish comprehensive and integrated plans for each patient. Involvement entails both delivery of clinical services and referrals to appropriate community resources and other professionals. Assists patients and their families in meeting psychosocial needs which predispose illness or interfere with achieving an optimal level of care. Assesses the social, psychological, cultural, environmental and financial situations, as well as disposition needs, for each assigned patient. City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Overview The Licensed Clinical Social Worker participates as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team to establish comprehensive and integrated plans for each patient. Involvement entails both delivery of clinical services and referrals to appropriate community resources and other professionals. Assists patients and their families in meeting psychosocial needs which predispose illness or interfere with achieving an optimal level of care. Assesses the social, psychological, cultural, environmental and financial situations, as well as disposition needs, for each assigned patient. Provides individualized care to address the needs of the patient and family to include physical, psychological, socio-cultural, spiritual and cognitive needs. Performs patient assessments through the systematic collection and review of patient-specific data and communicates assessments appropriately. Assesses patient/family learning needs, plans and provides education and evaluates the effectiveness of teaching in achieving desired outcomes. Consistently includes patient/family in planning care and evaluating programs and outcomes. Demonstrates effective use of the social work process to deliver individualized care to patients. Plans care based on the assessment, evaluates patient progress and revises care to attain expected outcomes. Identifies and responds appropriately to ethical issues in patient care; provides are in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patients' rights. Integrates principles of age-specific care into all aspects of practices. Provision of clinical intervention, consultation as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Provides crisis intervention services and facilitates referral to other psychiatric/psychological professionals and community resources/agencies as needed. Provides individual, family and group counseling as needed. Regularly participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team including attendance at rounds. In concert with other members of the team, develops and implements a patient plan of care to address identified psychosocial problems or needs. Monitors the progress of the plan, evaluates outcomes and modifies the plan as needed. Provides bereavement counseling for patients, families, and members of the staff. Regularly provides consultation to the other members of the professional team related to identified problems or issues. Identifies patients who are at high risk for non-compliance or failure to adhere to the prescribed regimen and develops and implements a comprehensive plan. Education Masters required Certification/Licensure LCSW required Experience 2 years’ experience required Benefits : Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, LCSW Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital , located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. #J-18808-Ljbffr