Medical Social Worker - Henderson County

Position Summary

Provide social work services and support that ensures the patient and their family/caregiver receive psychosocial services according to the standards of Four Seasons Compassion for Life mission statement, policies, and procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of patients/family/caregiver with a holistic perspective that incorporates identification of support systems and barriers to care.
• Implement a plan of care for each assigned patient/family/caregiver unit and evaluate that plan of care.
• Serve as liaison to community health, welfare, and social agencies and make referrals to appropriate agencies on behalf of the patient and family.
• Contribute to patient and family counseling and education with regards to family systems/dynamics and coping methods.
• Aid clients/families/caregivers in determining health care goals and grief and loss goals.
• Address advocacy needs for patients/families/and organization.
• Organize/facilitate the discharge of patients.
• Actively participate in IDG team meetings for development and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care.
• Evaluate the financial needs of each patient/family and make appropriate interventions for financial assistance.
• Assist the family/caregivers in making final arrangements prior to or at time of patient’s death.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.
• Expertise in discharge planning.
• Knowledge of Hospice Services to include Hospice Medicare Benefit.
• Demonstrate basic data entry skills.
• Demonstrate excellent organization skills.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity.
• Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization.
• Ability to work flexible hours, if needed.
• Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW) OR Master’s in Social Work (MSW).
• Experience: 1-3 years experience within a healthcare setting.
• Licenses & Certifications: (if applicable) Valid NC, Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW) preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually.
• Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities.
• $0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance.
• Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care.
• Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire.
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Generous Paid Time Off Package: 20+ Days of PTO Per Year.
• Up to 6 Paid Holidays.
• Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance.
• Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage.
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• A Robust Employee Wellness Program.
• Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year.
• Social Worker Reports To: Director of Patient Family Services.
• Status: Salary (exempt).
• FT, PT, PRN: Full Time.
• Shift: Days- Monday - Friday.
• Location: Henderson County.