Social Worker - Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Founded by Dr. Geiss in 2014, Senior Doc has grown into a leading provider of compassionate and personalized care for seniors. We are a rapidly expanding medical group serving the medical needs of seniors across multiple states. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation and commitment to excellence, particularly those with dementia, by integrating pharmaceutical expertise into our patient-centered approach. We strive to optimize medication therapy, ensuring safety and efficacy while minimizing risks associated with polypharmacy.

Essential Function

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families / caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment. Communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assists when it is not safe and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risk for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Counsels' patients and family / caregivers as needed regarding stress and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Assesses for and educates interdisciplinary group on special needs related to the patient and family culture. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Documentation is completed the same day, however, must be in the EMR within 24 hours of initial visit.
• Conducts EOB and has required consents signed and submitted to intake immediately after EOB.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families / caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Serves as liaison between patients and families / caregivers and community agencies. Ensures seamless home care services by providing direct oversight and coordination of care with other clinical service providers.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of community resources and assists referral sources in accessing community resources should services not be provided by Geiss Med Hospice.
• Directs all daily patient social service operations including providing direct oversight of the implementation of social service policies.
• Ensures compliance with all state, federal, and social service regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• Responsibilities may also include fulfilling the role of Bereavement Coordinator, which involves being responsible to plan, implement and maintain a bereavement program to meet the needs of families / caregivers for up to one (1) year following the death of the individual hospice patients. Added responsibilities include but are not limited to :
• Coordinates the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one to one, groups and ongoing follow-up) to ensure timely and appropriate services are provided to family / caregivers.
• Plans for Bereavement Program development, expansion and refinement through annual evaluation of services.
• Provides support to hospice personnel coping with work related grief through one-to-one counseling, supervision of interns providing one to one counseling and referral to community resources.
• Provides bereavement information and referral services to callers from the community. Expands and maintains community resources as needed.
• Assists as needed in evaluating and planning services to meet hospice personnel support needs such as yearly retreats, weekly group supports.
• Functions independently but seeks and accepts guidance from other members of the interdisciplinary groups or from members of the community.
• Participate in hospice activities such as in-service education, hospice personnel meetings and relevant committees

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Colleagues should perform all duties as assigned by his / her supervisor.

Rate : $35-45 per hour

Education and Experience

Must have a Master's degree in social work and previous experience in a healthcare setting working directly with individuals.

Ability to deal tactfully and compassionately with family, caregivers and community. Solid communication and public relations skills. Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness and adaptability.

Certifications, Licenses, and other special Requirements

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and is in good working order.

Management / Decision Making

Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills

Possess extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work effectively with other colleagues. Ability to deal tactfully with customers and the community. Knowledge of corporate business management and governmental regulations. Demonstrates effective communication and public relations skills. Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, and flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities. Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Understands hospice philosophy.

Salary : $35 - $45