Social Worker II (North) - Hospice of Cincinnati

Job Description Step into a meaningful role within our Hospice Care Team as an Social Worker dedicated to supporting patients and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments. You’ll serve as a trusted resource for nurses, physicians, caregivers, and loved ones, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care. Location Hospice of Cincinnati/Hamilton – North Region of Cincinnati Work Schedule Full Time Monday - Friday (40 hours weekly) Day Shift (on call does include occasional weekends and holidays) Incentives & Benefits shift differentials opportunities for professional growth medical dental vision paid time off retirement savings plans tuition reimbursement We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please use the link to view TriHealth’s benefits: Job Overview This position is located with Hospice of Cincinnati's/Hospice of Hamilton's North Regional field team - Monday-Friday days. Average patient caseload tends to be between 30-35 patients. On call coverage is for the entire HOC service area, and on-call coverage does include occasional weekends and holidays. Mileage reimbursed. Flexibility required to support patients at all levels of care, including long-term care facilities and the Inpatient Care Centers. Support to team members/staff as needed and desired. Assess the psychosocial needs of the patient and family to develop, communicate, and implement an effective and comprehensive plan for psychosocial interventions and complex discharges, included but not limited to readmissions in the high risk population. Is a resource regarding social systems, institutions, and behavioral and relationship patterns. Can skillfully apply the appropriate interventions to meet the needs of the patient and family. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, efficient, appropriate care in order to optimize the health status and assure a smooth transition between levels of care for patients served. Provides education and expertise to promote the practice and profession of social work within the hospital. Serves on specialty areas within the hospital that require a MSW for regulatory or grant funding requirements. Job Requirements Previous Hospice Experience preferred Master's Degree in Social Science or Social Work (Required) Up to 1 year Clinical Healthcare, Community Social Work (Required) Computer literate. Grief and bereavement counseling, alcohol and drug intervention, and support for victims of abuse, neglect, and violence. Payer rules for reimbursement and community resources for underserved. Social Worker Licensed Social Worker Required Job Responsibilities Applies root cause analysis to readmissions and works with the health care team, patient, and family to resolve the issues. Communicates (verbally and written) and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to advise of the plan and patient response to the plan. Counsels other caregivers on techniques for effective psychosocial intervention and communication. Develops and implements plan of care based on assessment including counseling or crisis intervention, and facilitates linkages to community resources and services. Revises plan based on patient and family response. Promotes the profession of social work by providing formal education and teaching rounds; serves as a resource & preceptor for new staff. Provides on call services according to departmental policy including timely response and appropriate follow up. Responds to referrals and assesses the psychosocial and complex discharge needs of patients and families using data from the medical record, patient, multidisciplinary team, family, and other available resources. Working Conditions Bending - Climbing - Occasionally Concentrating - Continuous Learning - Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently Interpersonal Communication - Kneeling - Occasionally Lifting Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely Lifting Pulling - Occasionally Pushing - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Reading - Sitting - Frequently Standing - Frequently Stooping - Occasionally Talking - Consistently Thinking/Reasoning - Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Occasionally Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Consistently TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following Serve: ALWAYS... Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas Excel: ALWAYS... Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) Work on improving quality, safety, and service Respect: ALWAYS... Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests. Value: ALWAYS... Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste. Engage: ALWAYS... Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community #J-18808-Ljbffr TriHealth