Compass Regional Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the organization’s needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Come grow with Compass Regional Hospice (Compass), the leader in hospice, palliative care, and grief support in Queen Anne's, Kent, and Caroline counties, located on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Compass is committed to offering comprehensive, professional, and compassionate care and support to patients, caregivers, and families who have found themselves facing a life-limiting diagnosis or loss. Our technically skilled staff possesses the highest level of compassion and are devoted to the philosophy of hospice care.
Work Schedule:

• Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Summary of responsibilities:
The Medical Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services. They assure a variety of social work interventions to hospice patients, families and care givers is provided in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team. They assure the psychosocial, financial and bereavement concerns are addressed in each patient/family care situation.
Reports to: Director of Support Services
RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS:
Patient Care

• Provide psychosocial assessment on patients entering the hospice program.
• Address any financial concerns from the patient or family member(s)
• Define patient/family issues and concerns based on total team assessment and the psychosocial care plan and develop interventions when appropriate.
• Identify and coordinate community resources on behalf of patients/families.
• Serve as liaison between patients/families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Interpret hospice and insurance reimbursements policies to patient/families and other agencies as necessary.
• Participate in discharge planning as needed.
• Assist patient/family/caregiver with securing durable power of attorney and with funeral arrangements, as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and review care plans.
• Collaborate with other team members for the patient/family benefit.
• Provide appropriate documentation in clinical record for services rendered.
• Assist physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
• Develop written material specific to area of expertise and responsibility for use by team to benefit hospice patients and the community at large.

General Duties

• Participate in peer review and quality assurance procedures as appropriate.
• Participate in hospice training and in-service programs as requested.
• Participate in annual self-appraisal and development plan.
• Speak with community and professional groups on behalf of hospice.
• Maintains the confidentiality of employee, patient/client and agency information at all times.
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and current license of eligibility at Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) level
• 4-5 years education and/or clinical experience in a health care setting and/or in family dynamics
• 2-3 years’ experience in a palliative care setting, preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience in communicating orally and in writing about patient care standards and care with patients and family members.

This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.