What are the responsibilities and job description for the MSW / Social Worker - Hospice position at LAKE CITY, FL 32025?
Job Description
Job Description
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 Lake City Field team and supports 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
Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death / dying issues
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities
Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor
Qualifications
