What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker - Hospice /Home Health position at GIMAG HEALTHCARE?
GIMAG HEALTHCARE Care is hiring part time / Per diem social workers for both our home health and hospice agency for our patient census. This individual will be responsible for assessing ongoing psychosocial status as it relates to the patient needs and providing intervention to achieve the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) plan of care goals in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice, as well as GIMAG HEALTHCARE policies and procedures and applicable law and regulation.
The Hospice /Home Health Medical Social Worker participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team for patients enrolled in hospice care. The Hospice Social Worker will provide emotional and psychological support to patients as well as their families through phone calls, electronic communication, and in person visits where appropriate.
The Hospice /Home Health Medical Social Worker participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team for patients enrolled in hospice care. The Hospice Social Worker will provide emotional and psychological support to patients as well as their families through phone calls, electronic communication, and in person visits where appropriate.
Social work interventions range from resource support identification and acquisition (including community support, financial and environmental enhancement) to short term counseling and emergent.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
- Provides emotional support, counseling and guidance for patients and families caregivers as you cope with end-of-life issues.
- Identifies community resources which are available to help patients and families.
- Assists patients and families with planning including hired caregivers, funeral arrangements, etc.
- Offers information on living wills and/or Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.
- Completes visits and check-ins with patients and families.
- Documents, care plans, and charts patient interactions in electronic medical record.
- Collaborates with IDT and hospice nurse case managers to best assist hospice patients and families.
- Attends IDT case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate the coordination of care and discussion of IDT involvement.
- Participates actively in QAPI teams and activities.
- Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and, maintains compliance to hospice standards.
- Stays informed about changes in the field of social work and hospice care; shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
Position Qualifications
- Commitment to serving the needs of the serious and terminally ill population.
- Master of Social Work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work.
- Hospice or Healthcare/Medical Social Work experience preferred.
- Current Michigan Social Worker License
- LLMSW and LMSW accepted, LMSW preferred.
- Experience in individual, family and/or group counseling a plus.
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Technological comfort with EMR, e-mail, and additional programs a benefit.
Salary : $100 - $120
