Hospice Social Worker

About the role

The Hospice Social Worker functions under the direct supervision of the Social Work Manager and/or Director of Clinical Social Work and assists and/or facilitates all initial and on-going social services/social work contacts in the field. The field includes patients who reside in private residences, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing homes.

Responsibilities

• Practices Social Work in a manner that is a model for professional and agency ethics, values and integrity and complies with the letter and spirit of legal aspects
• Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, and GHS staff
• Complies with all applicable laws and regulations with respect to collaborative agreements
• Is empathic and compassionate with a patient-centered attitude towards accepting death as a part of life and enhancing the quality to life for patients assigned to his/her care
• Conducts initial and on-going psychosocial, spiritual, and pre-bereavement assessment of patient/families
• Aids in the development and implementation of a patient/family personalized care plan which may include counseling inclusive of, but not limited to, anticipatory grief, support information/education, and/or referrals to GHS and other community resources
• Aids in identifying and works with high risk and/or suicidal patients/families and with patients/families experiencing other kinds of non-medical crises
• Completes clinical documentation, psychosocial assessments, clinical notes, and secondary reports in a timely manner including bereavement assessment at time of patient death
• Mets or exceeds current productive visit measures as set by agency
• Provides input to Volunteer Coordinator regarding patient/family needs to promote volunteer assignment and match
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and Functions as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team in order to enhance the mission, policy and philosophy of GHS; attends case conferences and staff meetings as requested
• Demonstrates continued professional growth and development through participation in educational and in-service training programs for professional staff
• Addresses and supports all GHS policies and procedures; acts in accordance with company standards as outlined in the GHS Policy Manual (Employee Handbook)
• Promotes the company through participation and support of community partnerships and in professional organizations

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school/university
• One year of post-MSW experience in a hospital, home health, or hospice setting, preferred
• Must possess strong ethical standards and an appropriate professional demeanor
• Experience in individual, family, and group treatment modalities
• Experience in and a theoretical knowledge of human development, end-of-life care, and family systems
• Able to remain calm and professional and troubleshoot/handle patient/family or staff crisis situations
• Must have reliable transportation to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate manner
• Must be able to provide proof of automobile insurance and possess a valid driver’s license

Skills

• Functions with proficiency using current EMR software and other computer software applications
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and team-building skills
• Detail oriented, able to multi-task and remain flexible with assignments
• Ability to relate effectively to other people of varied backgrounds and ethnicity
• Ability to make realistic decisions based on logical assumptions, professional ethics and best practice, on factual information and in consideration of organization resources
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) allowing clear and concise communication with staff and patients/families; ability to adapt communication style to fit audience
• Knowledge of community health systems and resources and financial/social aid programs

Benefits

Note: All Gulfside Healthcare Services positions (except some Thrift Shoppe Positions) require an AHCA Level 2 Fingerprint screening for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Please refer to this link for more information on this: https://info.flclearinghouse.com