HOSPICE MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

About the Role

At Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. We provide hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity, and compassion.

This full-time position serves the Blowing Rock and Yadkinville areas.

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 a working knowledge of psycho-social principles and family dynamic development.
• Identify and assess social, emotional, financial, and environmental factors that may affect the medical plan of treatment and desired outcome.
• Communicate with agency personnel and coordinate with other services to provide optimum care.
• Provide assistance with homecare visits as needed.
• Relate professionally to patients and families at all levels, responding to verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Utilize community resource planning in providing patient services and educate patients/families on how to access these resources.
• Evaluate bereavement needs of families through initial bereavement assessments and interdisciplinary team coordination.
• Provide bereavement support and grief care to patients and caregivers.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work 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 effectively communicate within a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Willingness to accept travel and working conditions as assigned.
• Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually.