Social Worker - Lsw, Msw

Position Title: Social Worker LSW Requirement

Location: Greenville, OH, US

Employment Status: Full-time role requiring 40 hours per week Work

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with on-call shifts during evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities: Managing and executing psycho-social programs customized for patients and their families based on personalized care plans

Responsibilities of Position:

• Completes a comprehensive initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment according to accepted standards of practice and agency policy for each patient and family or as requested.
• Assess patients and family members for risk related to abuse/neglect and suicide and those with active or past substance abuse and initiate contracts as deemed appropriate.
• Provide effective counseling approaches and processes for patients and families, including therapeutic and supportive interventions, education, life review, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention when indicated.
• Assist patients and families with end-of-life care planning, including knowledge of living wills, DPOA, provision of care for dependents, assessing decision capacity, and funeral planning.
• Develop and implement a plan of care for the patient/family and attend IDG and care conferences as needed.
• Utilize existing community resources to assist patients/families.
• Assist members of the Interdisciplinary Team in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health care.
• Coordinate visits with other team members to ensure the most effective meeting of patient/family needs.
• Assure continuity of care when a change in location of care is necessary (including admission to a nursing home or respite setting). Facilitate nursing facility placement (PAS/RRs) and arrange transportation.
• Provide education to employees, volunteers, and the community about services available to meet the psychosocial/economic needs of the patient.
• Assist the Bereavement Coordinator as requested.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the patients and families.
• Complete all documentation as required by the organization in compliance with Agency policy, accreditation bodies, and governing requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• To qualify for the Social Worker position in Greenville, OH, US, you must possess a Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. A Bachelor of Social Work Degree may also be considered.
• A current Social Work licensure in the State of Ohio is required.
• Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience working in a clinical setting.
• Previous experience in healthcare and/or hospice is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is necessary for this role.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented with strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately is crucial.
• Candidates must be able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Flexibility to travel to other sites as needed, even in inclement weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs of supplies or equipment.
• The role involves various physical activities such as sitting, standing, twisting, turning, bending, lifting, and walking.

EverHeart Hospice was established in 1980 and is a legacy non-profit, community-based hospice organization. Our mission is to provide exceptional and individualized end-of-life experiences for patients and families. Through the course of care, our patients and families become part of the family. The end-of-life journey is a milestone in life, and we strive to make this journey a memorable experience for each patient and their loved ones. This defines our hospice and the care we provide.

Consider joining our team of hospice professionals today!

Benefits of joining the team:

• Medical, Dental/Vision Benefits
• PTO, Sick time/Paid Holidays
• 401(k) and 401(k) Matching (after 1 year)
• Clothing Allowance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance
• Initial scrubs provided on hire
• Employee Discount Programs
• Agency Qualifies for PSLF on student loans