Type: Medical Social Worker
Department: Hospice
Status: Occasional
Shift: Varies
Job Number: 196
Summary of Position:
Provides Hospice and Home Health social work services based on psychosocial assessment and/or counseling needs of Hospice/Home Health clients/families.
Responsibilities:
Completes psychosocial assessment and develops social work plan of care after making an initial visit
Explains insurance coverage, explores financial source program and aids in use of community resources
Provides/supervises bereavement follow-up and support to Hospice families and other members of the community
Supervises volunteers engaged in bereavement activities in their delivery of care, and its documentation
Documents home visits and other contacts in patient’s medical record
Exhibits sensitivity and competency in meeting the developmental needs of patients over the life span
Conduct follow-up visits based on goals and plan of care. Involves patient/family in understanding physical limitations or changes, exploring options and resources, and coordinating support systems
Provides short-term counseling to those experiencing crisis, significant change, or other emotional issues due to illness, death, grief, or other psychosocial circumstances
Reports suspected adult or child protection concerns to the Department of Health & Welfare as they are identified
Adheres to productivity standards and other time constraints as outlined and monitored by the supervisor
Follows Total Quality Management policies and procedures; participates in QA data collection and review Reports all quality of care concerns to supervisor
Provides vacation, holidays and sick relief for social work staff above regularly scheduled shifts as needed.
Participates in standby coverage to provide 24-hour availability to Home Care clients
Attends Interdisciplinary team meetings, and assists in developing the plan of care
Provides in-office counseling opportunities for Hospice family members, community bereavement clients as needed
Evaluates and assesses clients expressed need for spiritual services in the absence of an available Hospice Chaplain
Develops knowledge of community resources related to practical issues of dying and to emotional issues of grief
Completes bereavement assessment, planning, resources, counseling and follow up as needed
Participates in volunteer training, bereavement training, Hospice inservices, and other appropriate educational opportunities
Participates in ongoing communication and consultation with members of interdisciplinary care team
Education:
Master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required
Successful completion of Hospice orientation with ongoing, specialized reading and education focused on grief
Experience:
One (1) year of social work experience in a health care setting required
Medical acute care and terminology
Hospice and/or Home Health preferred
Case Management preferre
Licensure/Certification:
Current Idaho Social Worker license
Current driver’s license
Current CPR certification required