Master Social Worker - Aleca Hospice FT

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Elevate your career with a team that truly cares. Join a company that sees a better way for healthcare by being patient advocates, following evidenced-based clinical practices, caring for people holistically, improving continuity of care and providing nurturing surroundings that encourage and inspire.

The Master Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement.

Why Choose Aleca Hospice?

• Opportunities for Growth: Many of our long-standing employees have grown their career with Aleca Health.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to comprehensive benefit coverage plans to ensure your health and well-being are prioritized. 
• Generous PTO: Enjoy ample paid time off to recharge and pursue personal endeavors, fostering a healthy work-life balance.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your professional development with our tuition reimbursement program, empowering you to advance your skills and knowledge.
• Advanced Care Providers:  Advanced nurse practitioners and physician assistants on your care team to streamlining physician orders and the medical needs for your patients.
• Flexible Employment Models : Whether you prefer the stability of a full-time position or part-time work, we have options to suit your lifestyle.
• A Collaborative, Supportive Team: Work alongside professionals who are passionate about our core values - putting people first, delivering exceptional customer experiences, embracing optimism, and executing best practices.
• Inclusive, Diverse Work Environment: Experience a workplace where every employee's unique contributions are celebrated and valued, fostering an environment of inclusivity and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings . Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress , and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.

Qualifications

• A graduate of a master's program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; OR a graduate of a bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in health care, hospice experience Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
• Experience in a hospice care preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.