Home Health Social Worker

Overview The Hospice Social Worker is responsible for the provision of a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families. Shifts Available PRN Responsibilities Conduct initial comprehensive psychosocial and bereavement risk assessment of patient/family/caregiver within five (5) calendar days after the patient’s election of Hospice care. Serve as an expert facilitator for obtaining and making referrals to community resources to meet the needs of patients and families, including obtaining financial assistance when indicated and referring patients and families to appropriate community agencies with follow‑up. Assist family/caregiver in placement of patient in a facility for basic care, respite, or inpatient care when appropriate. Provide psychosocial and anticipatory grief counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and significant others related to the impact and implications of the terminal disease and patient care. Assess the psychosocial status of patient/family regarding capacity to cope with disease, terminal illness, environment, and death, provide counseling services as applicable, and assist in utilizing community resources; communicate findings to the team. Participate in the development of the plan of care and treatment; hold case conferences as needed. Prepare social histories, evaluations, and plan interventions based on findings. Update, maintain, and submit clinical documentation according to agency guidelines in an accurate and timely manner; assist with discharge planning. Attend and participate in scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings (IDT) to coordinate care plans, follow up on changes, problem‑solve, identify social problems and their severity, and assess family strengths and weaknesses to discuss alternate methods of alleviating the situation. Assist team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors of the patient & family. Ensure all care is provided with respect and dignity for patients; report all complaints, allegations of abuse, misappropriation of patient property, or other corporate compliance items. Act as a mentor to other personnel by participating in orientation and assisting with field training and in‑service education to contractors and referral sources. Teach the patient, family, and/or caregiver about the progression of the disease process and self‑care techniques, including providing counseling support/instructions as ordered by physician. Skills Effective communication, comprehension, documentation, interpersonal, and computer skills. Ability to assess patient needs and formulate individualized care plans to meet those needs. Ability to work in a field setting and exercise sound judgment. Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Licensure: Valid drivers’ license, reliable transportation insured per Ohio requirements, and an active Ohio Social Work license. Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in a health‑care field working with patients and families coping with terminal illness and dying; hospice or home‑care experience preferred but not required. Benefits Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits Vision and dental insurance Paid time off that accrues immediately Paid holidays Life insurance Retirement savings with a 401(k) with company match Access up to 100% of net earned‑based wages daily through DailyPay Employee‑sponsored fund for employees in need Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati and University of Toledo for scholarships up to 10% and Hondros up to 16% of eligible tuition costs Some benefits based on hours worked #J-18808-Ljbffr Otterbein SeniorLife