Caseworker Hospice Care

Hospice Social Worker

The social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).

Providing services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.

Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.

Prepares clinical notes on all patients referred to social work.

Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

Provides education to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.

Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.

Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.

Participates in discharge planning.

Participating in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.

Must have a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Minimum of one year's social work experience in health care setting.

Experience in a home health care or hospice preferred.

8 hour shift

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift

Flexible schedule

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Mileage reimbursement