Social Worker - Home Care

About the role

AuthoraCare Collective is seeking a Social Worker Home Care supporting our Burlington service area. This is a full-time position; Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing comprehensive assessment of the social, emotional and practical needs of the Hospice patients and their support systems. Provides advanced counseling, education and referrals to address patient/family issues of grief and loss, adjustment, care needs and end of life planning. Provides educational programs to the community. Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of Care: Prepares psychosocial assessments. Develops and carries out individualized plans of care related to the grief and loss, adjustment, care, and end of life planning needs of patients, families, and caregivers. Identifies appropriate resources to meet patient/caregiver/family needs. Serves as an advocate for patients and families.
• Interdisciplinary Group Process: Actively participates with the interdisciplinary group (IDG). Works effectively with other IDG members with a focus on collaboration in problem-solving patient needs and working with the patients' plan of care. Provides effective report to the IDG based on regulatory requirements for patient care planning evaluation. Maintains effective relationships and partnerships with community healthcare providers, agencies, and faith communities.
• Documentation: Completes required documentation according to licensure and certification requirements and agency standards including accreditation standards. Ensures that notes and patient records are complete, accurate, current, and clear.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work
• LCSW OR LCSWA (or in the process of obtaining) required
• One year of experience in social work in a mental health or medical setting is required
• Valid state-issued driver's license required
• Must carry automobile liability insurance at limits required by agency
• Must have own transportation

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Seven paid holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Employee engagement activities
• 403B match after 12 months of service

Our Mission

AuthoraCare Collective empowers people to be active participants in their care journey, enabling them to live on their own terms through personalized support for mind, body, and spirit. Our patients are always the author of their life story. During a challenging illness, AuthoraCare Collective helps them author more moments that matter, regardless of the stage of their illness or condition. This is captured by our tagline: Your Story. Our Expert Care.