What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker - Patient Support Specialist position at Hospice Home Care?
About Our Hospice Social Work Role
Hospice Home Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospice Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in providing medical social work services to patients and their families.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families, communicating findings to the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide social evaluations, including assessments of family dynamics, caregiver abilities, and communication patterns.
- Counsel patients and families as needed to address stress and coping difficulties.
- Develop and implement interventions based on evaluation findings.
- Maintain clinical records and educate patients and families on advanced directives.
- Provide information and referral services to patients and families regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and community agencies.
Requirements and Experience
- A graduate degree in social work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program.
- Minimum one year of experience in healthcare, with hospice experience preferred.
- Current licensure to practice in the state of operation.
Why Join Our Team?
Hospice Home Care offers a holistic approach to hospice care, focusing on managing pain and symptoms while providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. We believe in the importance of quality of life and offer a range of services, including routine home care, respite, general inpatient care, and continuous care.
