What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker BSW position at Good Samaritan?
Job Description
Job Summary :
The Hospice Social Worker BSW provides medical social services, bereavement services and coordinated volunteer activities. The Hospice Social Worker BSW provides a wide range of services to terminally-ill patients and families while consistently exercising judgment and discretion to determine the patient and family's unique spiritual / cultural beliefs, strengths, coping skills, and pre-bereavement and anticipatory grief needs. Community outreach, community education, and bereavement support group services are also functions of the Hospice Social Worker BSW. Adherence to company policy, procedures, and regulatory compliance is required, and travel will be needed as necessary.
Essential Job Duties :
- Interprets hospice program / services for patients and families, reviews referrals, and initiates psychosocial assessments to identify patient / family needs, resources, and acceptance of Hospice
- Participates in the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings assisting in the development of a Comprehensive plan of care; communicates and interprets patient / family needs and problems to the IDG
- Maintains ongoing, supportive counseling with patients / families, assisting them with difficulties, and meets social and emotional needs relevant to advanced illness, death and bereavement.
- Makes appropriate referrals to community agencies and / or community resources. Also advises staff / volunteers regarding services available to patients and families.
- Provides bereavement counseling
- Addresses high- risk needs. Assumes timely ongoing assessment of individual social work, bereavement and or volunteer needs.
- Appropriately assesses social work, bereavement / volunteer needs and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, adapting the plan of care accordingly.
- Demonstrates timely, accurate, and appropriate documentation of social work, bereavement / volunteer contacts.
- Serves as a resource to volunteers and staff
Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned :
Qualifications
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About Us
Why Choose Good Samaritan?
For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 3-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.
We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.
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Good Samaritan is looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated caregivers to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence.
