Description

Transitions is seeking a MSW or LCSW to join our growing family! The Hospice Social Worker will provide a wide range of psychosocial care to terminally ill patients and their families, including regularly assessing the patient and family psychosocial needs and pre-bereavement/anticipatory grief needs. Local Travel is Necessary.

What We Offer:

We offer competitive salary, benefits packages and a supportive and collaborative environment with room to grow.

• Competitive Compensation
• Auto Allowance/ Gas Card
• Benefits for Full Time Staff: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
• Company Electronics
• 401k
• STD/LTD
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychosocial and pre-bereavement assessment of patient/family/caregiver in a thorough, accurate, compassionate and timely fashion
• Function as a support person for the patient/family/caregiver on an ongoing basis
• Function as expert and facilitator of obtaining community resources to meet the needs of patients and families, including financial assistance. Assist families with referrals to community resources when indicated
• Assist with Advanced Directives
• Assist with placement, when appropriate
• Develop and document a plan for psychosocial and pre-bereavement needs and care, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team
• Evaluate and revise plans of care on a regular basis with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete and maintain all patient records at the patient’s residence and submit accurate and relevant notes regarding patient condition and care
• Provide consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary team on social services and spiritual care
• Conduct pre-bereavement and bereavement visits with patients and families as appropriate and/or assigned in the hospice plan of care
• Assist patient/family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care
• Participate in evening/weekend call as required, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner
• Maintain all clinical records, reports for purposes of evaluation and reporting agency activities as prescribed and in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Coordinate travel time for visits and manage caseload to deliver care in a cost-effective manner that demonstrates an understanding of hospice reimbursement methodologies

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, licensure as required by the state
• Minimum of 2-year social service or counseling experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge and ability to obtain community resources (information and referral, state/federal financial programs and eligibility requirements)
• Experience working with death and dying, individual/family/caregiver
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team within an interdisciplinary setting
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
• Understanding of hospice philosophy of care and principles of death and dying
• Hospice/Home Health experience preferred
• 8-hour Monday-Friday & On Call Shifts