Social Worker MSW - Hospice (37224)

The Care Team – The care you deserve and the support you need. Come Join Our Growing Team! The Care Team Hospice is looking for a Full-Time Medical Social Worker in Crown Point, Indiana, and surrounding areas. We specialize in providing hospice care in the home and facilities. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. Company Benefits Engaging Company Culture Competitive Compensation and Excellent Benefits 401k with company match Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility! Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology Additional Benefits A full benefits package including Health, dental, and vision 401k with company match Generous Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Flexible spending Company Paid and optional Life and Long-Term Disability, Short Term Disability Accident Coverage Key Job Responsibilities Delivers varied social work services to hospice patients and their families. Provides initial emotional, spiritual, psychosocial assessments, ongoing counseling, bereavement services, and community education, outreach, and referral. The hospice social worker is an integral part of the hospice IDG. Responsibilities and Duties Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal directed IDG care plan. Conducts ongoing reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required. Provides short-term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated. Provides services, under the direction of a physician (who approves the plan of care). Participates as a member of the Bereavement Team as assigned. Observes, assesses, and brings to IDG conferences information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical, and financial conditions affecting the patient and family. Assumes the active role of advocate for the patient/family unit. Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals. Documents comprehensive psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual assessment clearly and concisely on time. All patient/family visits, telephone contacts, and referral actions are recorded in the patient record per policy. Provides ongoing counseling related to issues of death and dying to the patient and family as needed. Attends staff meetings, IDG, and other meetings as assigned and appropriate. Participates in the orientation program as assigned. Adheres to all Hospice policies. Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development and maintenance of skills in social work. Exhibits Hospice philosophy in all job-related roles. The clinical record shall contain notes for each service provided. A clinical note will be completed for each visit made to a patient’s home (including a private residence, assisted living facility, group homes, or skilled nursing facility) within 48 hours of the visit. Qualifications Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy, and core values. Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management. Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations. Regulatory Requirements Licensed or registered in the State of Illinois. Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check. Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position. Valid state driver's license. Proof of current automobile insurance. TB testing per agency policy. Industry Experience Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crises outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes. Minimum 2 years of experience as a social worker, preferred. Active patient contact within the past three years is preferred. Education MSW Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and one year of experience in a health care setting. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to or from this job at any time. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive account of all the responsibilities or qualifications required of an employee assigned to this job. These job duties may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Care Team