What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) position at Infinity Hospice Care?
We are a family owned and operated hospice operating in Maricopa County, Arizona. We are committed to the philosophy of compassion, comfort, support and dignity. Hospice believes that the quality at the end of life is as important as the length of it. We provide professional and ethical care to patients with a life-limiting illness or poor prognosis as well as provide on-going support and education to families and caregivers. Our staff is dedicated to educating the community about the benefits of hospice care. We strive to provide the most comforting end-of-life experience possible by valuing each patient as an individual.
BENEFITS:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
Responsibilities:
The Medical Social Worker works as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group to:
- Assess the psychosocial/spiritual needs of patient/family
- Supervise and/or provide social service activities as related to terminally ill patients and their families, including planning, treatment and consultation with other staff
- Evaluate patient insurance coverage and financial status and refer to appropriate agencies for assistance
- Assist in the development and implementation of the patient/family Plan of Care
- Complete the Initial Psychosocial Assessment within 5 calendar days of patients admission
- Complete the Initial Spiritual Assessment and Pre-Bereavement Assessment within 5 calendar days of patients admission, as required
- Provide counseling of patients/families and hospice staff as needed
- Participate in bereavement follow-up services as required
- Maintain adequate and complete records of all activities and services provided to patient/families
- Investigate potential abuse and or neglect situations and report as directed to management/IDG
- Report to state agency as required within 24 hours
- Assist in the orientation and training of volunteers, staff, physicians and community members
- Participate in CQI and Utilization Review programs
- Works as a team member
- Participate in after hours rotation as requested
Bachelors degree (Masters Required) from a social work curriculum accredited by a Council on Social Work Education or related field. Must have a minimum of two years clinical experience, or the equivalent, in varied multidisciplinary settings. Must have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and the ability to relate positively to others. This position reports directly to the Director of Patient Care Services.
