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Hospice Social Worker - LCSW or MSW

Envision Home Health & Hospice

Hospice Social Worker - LCSW or MSW

Federal Way, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ENVISION HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE is seeking a full time experienced LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER OR MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK for the KING COUNTY, WA AREA, to provide services to patients receiving hospice care including Puyallup, Kent, Auburn, Renton and Tacoma. 

    Applicant for LCSW / MSW will act as an advocate and help patients foster their capacities and coping mechanisms to improve and better their daily lives and experiences. 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.  
    • Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
    • Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
    • Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
    • Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
    • Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
    • Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
    • Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
    • Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • A graduate of a master's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.  
    • Licensed Clinical Social Work preferred
    • Minimum of one (1) years' experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.   Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
    • Experience in a hospice care preferred.
    • Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
    • Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
    • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
    • Must be willing and/or able to comply with the state/federal Covid mandates

    BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

    • Medical/Dental/Vision
    • 401(k) matching
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Referral program

    ENVISION HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2005 BY SIX HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WHO WANTED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITY.  WITH A BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT INCLUDES MEDICAL DOCTORS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, A REGISTERED NURSE, AND A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER, ENVISION IS INSPIRED BY MORE THAN GOOD BUSINESS—WE'RE INFUSED WITH THE SPIRIT OF CARE GIVING.

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