Transitions Group LLC is Hiring a Social Worker (MSW-LCSW) -Full-Time Near Columbus, OH
Job Type
Full-time 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