Social Worker (Per Diem)

Job Title: Social Worker (Per-Diem)

Schedule: Friday-Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm

Location: 800 Stony Brook Court Newburgh, NY 12550

Salary Range: $28.18-$32.00 per hour.

Salary Range is commensurate with experience.

Job Summary:

Responsibilities include the introduction and establishment of Hospice Social Work services with patients and families. This position requires a comprehensive understanding and ability to educate patient and families regarding the Hospice philosophy and services; meeting with patients and families within their homes; completing full psychosocial assessments, providing clinical counseling interventions and case management skills; coordinating with team members on the development and implementation of a plan of care; and providing bereavement counseling.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Provide an assessment within the pt’s identified residence. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients/families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and living environment. Assessment includes Pt’s primary goals and priorities, Emotional status, Advance directives, Cultural considerations, Funeral plans, Bereavement Risk Level, Veteran status and personal needs.
• Assess Veteran status and any evidence of moral injury, PTSD, suicide ideation.
• Creates a safety plan with the pt/family/team to address all mental health and physical needs.
• Creates a psychosocial care plan, performs intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsel's patient/family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress and other identified coping difficulties related to the patient’s dying process.
• Maintains clinical records on all assigned patients as per agency policy.
• Provides information and referral on community services for Hospice patients/families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Serves as liaison between patients/families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with Hospice personnel to support patient care.
• Participates in the development of the Plan of Care and attends interdisciplinary team case conferences weekly.
• Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
• Participates in discharge planning when needed. Assists patient/family/caregiver with Advance Directives and funeral arrangements, as needed.
• Advances professional knowledge and skills.
• Other duties as delegated by the Director of Social Work & Bereavement Services in conjunction with the Vice President/COO.
• Assists in the orientation of new clinical staff.
• Supervises or assists in the supervision of student interns.
• Assists in volunteer training, as needed.
• Supervises volunteers assigned to patients under social workers' care.
• Attends monthly Social Work team meetings, and bimonthly Clinical Peer supervisions.
• Provides clinical service to Bereavement program including phone calls, facilitation of support groups, and individual/family sessions.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Well-developed listening skills, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Well-developed autonomy and organization skills.
• Reliable and dependable in meeting responsibilities.
• Welcomes Supervision and seeks professional development.
• Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Ability to utilize technological devices required for documentation and communication with the Interdisciplinary Group and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an Interdisciplinary Group.
• [IF APPLICABLE] Hybrid position: This office-based position can be flexed to remote; decision to be made in conjunction with reporting supervisor. As warranted by the organization’s needs, being present in the office can be required at any time.

Education:

• A graduate of a master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, as well as Licensed Master Social Work/Licensed Clinical Social Work.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.
• Visual acuity and hearing to perform required skills.

Compliance and Quality Improvement

• Each hospice employee plays an important role in the agency’s compliance with state and federal regulations and quality assessment and performance improvement. Employees must understand and comply with the Medicare Conditions of Participation and all Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. Policies and Procedures. Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
• Operating within scope of practice and ensuring that all services are provided consistent with the standards of practice for hospice and palliative care.
• Recognizing and reporting any potential misconduct or violation of Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties policies, compliance standards, and federal or state laws and regulations.
• Recognizing and reporting any suspected violations of the patient’s rights.
• Understanding and complying with all the provisions of Hospice Compliance Plan and the Code of Conduct in that Plan.
• Understanding and complying with Standards of Conduct.
• Understanding and complying with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements, Confidentiality and Information Systems Policy, Electronic Security and Medical Records Policies, Confidentiality, Storage and Disposal of Medical Records and Access to Medical Records.
• Working with the Chief Clinical Officer as requested to monitor and improve the quality of clinical care in accordance with the Hospice Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program.

Hospice is an equal opportunity employer.

Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc. is dedicated to building a diverse, progressive and authentic workplace. As we continue to educate ourselves, we are continually developing ways to hold ourselves accountable and ensure our values are aligned to provide an inclusive and safe environment to all. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected class. Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or future roles.