What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Master Social Worker MSW PRN position at Aveanna Home Health & Hospice?
** PRN visits needed Monday - Friday **
Position Overview
The Master Social Worker is responsible and accountable for evaluation, coordination and administration of social work services for patients and their families.
Essential Job Functions
- Provide social work assessment and services as prescribed by the physician.
- Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
- Provide a written evaluation defining social work service needs, goals, and expected outcomes in conjunction with Plan of Treatment of referring physician.
- Participate in the development of overall Plan of Care.
- Assist physician(s) and interdisciplinary team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to patient health problems, family response, and care at home.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrate an understanding of patient's medical status and updates self on patient/family status as needed or requested.
- Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
- Assist patients/families in utilizing community resources that will promote optimum financial and emotional support.
- Provide physician(s) and Aveanna with written updates on patient/family needs, progress, goals as requested by physician/health care team.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Current state license as required by state law and regulation.
- Minimum of at least one (1) year medical social work experience
- Masters degree required
- Hospice experience preferred
HHH
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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