HOSPICE MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

About the Role

At Liberty Hospice, we provide state-of-the-art care and pain management services for hospice patients, delivered by our specially trained staff with an emphasis on strength, dignity, and compassion. As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, you will provide direct patient care, clinical assessments, and support to patients and families facing terminal illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services and documentation of patient care data.
• Conduct clinical assessments for the development of individualized care plans and set goals for patient treatment.
• Apply psycho-social principles and family dynamic development to patient care.
• Identify and assess social, emotional, financial, and environmental factors that may affect the medical plan of treatment and desired outcomes.
• Communicate with agency personnel and coordinate with other services to provide optimum care.
• Assist with homecare visits as needed.
• Relate professionally to patients and families at all levels, responding to verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Utilize community resource planning to provide patient services and educate patients/families on how to access these resources.
• Evaluate bereavement needs of families through initial assessments and interdisciplinary team coordination.
• Provide bereavement support and grief care to patients and caregivers.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Minimum of one year of practical experience, preferably in home health or hospice care.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Willingness to accept travel and working conditions as assigned.
• Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually.

Background checks and a drug-free workplace apply.