What are the responsibilities and job description for the MSW / Social Worker - Hospice position at Haven Hospice?
Our Company
Haven Hospice
Overview
The social worker employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement.
This position is part of our Palatka field team and will support patients in their homes!
Responsibilities
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families / caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group
- Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required
- Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings
- Counsels patient and family / caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties
- Provides crisis intervention when necessary
- Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family
Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos
Qualifications
About our Line of Business
At Haven, our primary ambition is to bring high-quality care to the warmest and most serene environment possible : home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Haven is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing quality patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have many dedicated health care professionals on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about Haven, please visit www.havenhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
