What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker Master's Hospice position at Impact Solutions Inc?
Provides services and/or establishes standards addressing the social and/or emotional factors that impact the clients ability to achieve the goals of the Plan of Care.
Services are provided under the direction of a physician and in conjunction with other health care team members in accordance with the established policies and practices of the Agency.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
- Assesses the psychosocial status of clients to determine factors that may interfere with client’s ability to achieve goals.
- Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
- Develops a written plan to provide information and direction to other health team members.
- Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress in the clinical record.
- Communicates plans and changes to the physician and/or nursing supervisor and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
- Initiates referrals as appropriate
- Prepares social histories to augment existing service, or as a guide in determining or changing level of service. This may include cultural factors, financial concerns and support system.
- Demonstrates teamwork and effective communication to accomplish client, team, and Agency goals.
- Participates in care conferences and other team or Agency meetings. Shares areas of expertise and initiates interdisciplinary referrals.
- Educates team members and clients/families about community resources and how to access them appropriately.
- Supervises the assessment, planning and implementation by the Social Service team.
- Provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team and the Advisory Committee in identifying opportunities to improve services, and implement strategies to address unmet needs of clients.
- Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the ongoing quality improvement process.
- Serves on the Clinical Record Review Committee and Professional Advisory Committee; attends meetings as required.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Minimum of one (1) year’s experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience. Home care experience preferred.
- CPR certification, as applicable.
- Demonstrates knowledge of resources available in the community.
- Licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state/Agency requirements. Reliable transportation and demonstrated good driving record.
