Licensed Social Worker

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance to the physician and other members of the care team regarding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health issues.
• Assesses social and emotional factors within five days of admission to gauge the patient and family's ability to cope with daily living and terminal illness.
• Supports the patient and family in understanding, accepting, and following medical recommendations, and offers services to aid in optimal social and health adjustment.
• Utilizes available resources, including family and community agencies, to help the patient and family adapt to the limitations of the illness.
• Monitors, documents, and reports changes in social and emotional conditions.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team and contributes to the creation and evaluation of the patient's care plan.
• Engages in ongoing education and attends committee meetings as needed.
• Completes required documentation in a timely manner according to Good Shepherd Hospice policies and procedures.
• Supports staff with handling grief and addressing patient/family issues.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and family statuses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program, or
• Bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program, supervised by an MSW, or
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or another field related to social work, supervised by an MSW,
• Licensure to practice in the state where care is provided, if required,
• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting,
• Demonstrated commitment to hospice philosophy of care,
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screens.