Hospice and Home Health Social Worker

Sunbright Home Health & Hospice is currently looking for compassionate and caring hospice and home health social worker to come be a part of our team!

The ideal social worker possess a strong commitment to helping individuals and families navigate challenges related to end of life. This role involves providing support through grief and end of life planning. The Medical Social Worker will work collaboratively with clients to develop effective treatment plans and help access to necessary resources.

*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients and 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 personnel.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional actors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.
• The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on

• Social Work Education or a graduate of a bachelor’s program in psychology, sociology or other field related to social work.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care, Home Health and  hospice experience preferred. Understands Home Health and hospice  philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
• Experience in a Home Health and hospice care preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Experience:

• Social work: Minimum 1 year (Required)
• Hospice & Home Health: Minimum 1 year (Required)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Experience in hospice care and home health care
• Mentoring skills with the ability to guide others effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on active listening
  
• Ability to manage a crisis effectively while maintaining professionalism under pressure.

Join the Sunbright family in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve!