Hospice Social Worker

About the Role

Otterbein Hospice provides professional, personalized, and holistic medical care to ensure physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort for clients and their families. As a Social Worker for Ashanti Hospice, you will assist in the growth of our Hospice ministry, delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make. Otterbein is a not-for-profit, faith-based ministry with nearly a century-old tradition of clinical skills and strong community ties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial comprehensive psychosocial and bereavement risk assessment of patient/family/caregiver within five (5) calendar days after the patient’s election of Hospice care.
• Function as an expert and facilitator at obtaining and making referrals to community resources to meet the needs of patients and families, including financial assistance and referrals to community agencies with appropriate follow-up.
• Assist family/caregiver in placement of patient in a facility for basic care, respite, or inpatient when appropriate.
• Provide psychosocial and anticipatory grief counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and significant others relative to the impact and implications of the terminal disease and patient care.
• Assess the psychosocial status of patient/family as it relates to capacity to cope with diseases, terminal illness, environment, and death; provide counseling services and assist in utilizing community resources.
• Communicate findings to the interdisciplinary team and participate in the development of the plan of care and treatment; hold case conferences as needed.
• Prepare social histories, evaluations, and plan interventions based on findings; update, maintain, and submit clinical documentation according to agency guidelines.
• Attend and participate in scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings (IDT) to coordinate care plans, follow up on changes, problem solve, and identify social problems and their interrelatedness to medical situations.
• Assist team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors of the patient and family.
• Ensure all care is provided with respect and dignity for patients; report all complaints, allegations of abuse, misappropriation of patient property, and other corporate compliance items.
• Act as a mentor to other personnel by participating in orientation and assisting with field training and in-service education.
• Teach the patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding the progression of the disease process and self-care techniques, including providing counseling support/instructions as ordered by a physician.

Skills

• Effective communication, comprehension, documentation, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Ability to assess patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans.
• Ability to work in a field setting and exhibit sound judgment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Ohio requirements.
• Active Ohio Social Work license.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a health care field with experience working with patients and families coping with terminal illness and dying. Hospice or home care experience preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits, Vision & Dental Insurance, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
• Financial Security: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match, Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study, Tuition Discounts through partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College, Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund for unforeseen challenges, Legal & Identity Theft Protection.
• Growth & Development: University Partnerships for exclusive tuition discounts, Multiple Partner Discounts through Access Perks, Access to thousands of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work.

Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Schedule

PRN (as needed)

About Otterbein SeniorLife

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, our values and initiatives focus on serving our residents. Otterbein SeniorLife offers lifestyle communities, small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana, with options including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.