Medical Social Worker

Minimum Requirements Graduate of a Master's program in social work. Minimum of one year's experience in health care; hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Assess the psychosocial status of patients, families and caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment. Provide an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required. Carry out psychosocial evaluations and plan intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient/family/caregivers as needed in relation to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Submit clinical records on all patients referred to social work. Provide information and referral services for organization patients/families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Provide information to patients/families/caregivers and community agencies. Serve as liaison between patients/families/caregivers and community agencies. Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. Maintain and develop contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel. Participate in the development of the Plan of Care and attend case conferences weekly. Assist physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues. Participate in discharge planning when needed. Assist patient/family/caregiver with securing durable power of attorney and with funeral arrangements, as needed. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr