Clinical Social Worker - Community Based Palliative Care - Servicing Prince George's Co.

Under general supervision, provides psycho-social services including psychosocial assessment and interventions, discharge planning, coordination of services, and resource referral.EducationMaster's Degree in Social Work; Preferred Clinical track.Experience3 years of clinical social work experience, preferably in a medical settingKnowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of various social, home care, extended care, hospice, hospital government program, commercial insurance, and community services
• Knowledge of social work theories, therapies, and techniques of casework process
• Knowledge of principles and regulations of public welfare and Medicaid
• Skill in coordinating efforts of a multi-disciplinary team (agency, hospital, hospice, payer, etc.)
• Skill in needs analysis
• Ability to develop associated treatment modalities
• Customer service skills
• Skill in word processing programs
• Skilled in grief and bereavement
• Able to work independently with minimal oversightLicensures, Certifications
• LCSW-C preferred
• Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certified (APHSW-C , preferred
• Center for Advancing Palliative Care (CAPC) competency - within 90 days of employmentPhysical Requirements
• Ability to travel by car to homes and navigate different home settings.Working Conditions
• Work is performed inside the organization's offices and patient / family homes. Job attendance is required during all types of weather conditions.Conditions of Employment
• Must speak, write, and understand English fluently both in person and on the phone.
• Adherence to National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and NASW Standards for End-of-Life Care
• Maintain current license to practice as a professional social workerPatient & Workplace Safety :
• Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.Patient Population :
• Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Consults and follows patients in a community based Palliative Medicine program as assigned.
• Meets with family members and significant others to obtain a relevant psycho-social assessment and to assess current and potential medical and social drivers of health needs.
• Develops and implements a plan of care appropriate to identified problems. Shares resultant findings with the appropriate health care team members. Care plans will meet the patients and family's care goals and minimize burdensome care transitions and uncomfortable symptoms of their disease. Suggests and arranges for hospice care when appropriate.
• Provides counseling services including individual, family and group modalities and other recognized psycho-social therapies in assisting patients and family members.
• Provides interpretation of the patient's, significant others, and family member's behavior as needed. Offers suggestions for modifying behavior to enhance a therapeutic approach.
• Provides and facilitates timely completion of appropriate documentation for patient records.
• Assists team to coordinate referrals, appropriate levels of care, and the use of therapeutic community resources to ensure a safe and appropriate care plan as well as discharge plans.
• Provides as well as attends educational in-services for community organizations and providers on palliative and hospice care.
• Participates actively in problem solving to enhance the most efficient and appropriate plan of care.
• Coordinates with other Gilchrist Programs to build / develop a complete Palliative Medicine service line. Participates in palliative medicine program development in collaboration with the palliative medicine interdisciplinary team and other service lines.
• Other duties as assigned.All roles must demonstrate GBMC ValuesGBMC ValuesValue DescriptionRespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
• Meets and / or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients / families / coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products / services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$51,351.55 - $79,594.90Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.COVID-19 VaccinationAll applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Learn More

Salary : $51,352 - $79,595