Social Worker MSW Hospice

About the role

Evaluates the psychosocial needs of patients and their families. Develops and implements psychosocial care plans based on patient and family needs. Conducts initial assessments at patient residences. Assists patients and families in obtaining financial resources. Provides services as determined by the interdisciplinary team and reports to the registered nurse. Communicates with caregivers and makes referrals to community resources. Educates and assists patients and families in completing Advance Directives. Offers individual or group counseling to patients and families. Assesses and documents family bereavement needs from admission through the hospice process. Maintains professional documentation in the electronic medical record.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
• Develops and implements psychosocial care plans based on patient and family needs.
• Conducts initial assessments at patient residences.
• Assists patients and families in obtaining financial resources.
• Provides services as determined by the interdisciplinary team and reports to the registered nurse.
• Communicates with caregivers and makes referrals to community resources.
• Educates and assists patients and families in completing Advance Directives.
• Offers individual or group counseling to patients and families.
• Assesses and documents family bereavement needs from admission through the hospice process.
• Maintains professional documentation in the electronic medical record.

Requirements

• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
• Knowledge of electronic medical record.
• Ability to follow standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment when indicated.
• Ability to complete hospice Orientation and Training, as necessary.
• Knowledge of current counseling theories and practices in the performance of duties in compliance with the legal and ethical parameters established and based on the level of education and certification attained by the employee.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal entitlement programs.
• Knowledge of advanced directives.
• Knowledge of home health and hospice care.
• Basic computer skills and proper telephone etiquette.
• Flexible and willing to make changes, i.e., schedule adjustments or change in assignment.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Verbal and written skills necessary to effectively communicate with various members of the health care team, other health facilities, community health-related organizations, various external parties, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to use office equipment such as telephone, personal computer, copier, fax machine, etc.
• Ability to support departmental and organizational mission.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field with applicable state licensure.
• 2+ years of experience in the social work field.
• Healthcare/hospice experience preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of electronic medical record.
• Ability to follow standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment when indicated.
• Knowledge of current counseling theories and practices in the performance of duties in compliance with the legal and ethical parameters established and based on the level of education and certification attained by the employee.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal entitlement programs.
• Knowledge of advanced directives.
• Knowledge of home health and hospice care.
• Basic computer skills and proper telephone etiquette.
• Flexible and willing to make changes, i.e., schedule adjustments or change in assignment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Verbal and written skills necessary to effectively communicate with various members of the health care team, other health facilities, community health-related organizations, various external parties, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to use office equipment such as telephone, personal computer, copier, fax machine, etc.
• Ability to support departmental and organizational mission.

Benefits

Includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, 403-B retirement plan, whole person well-being resources, mental health resources and support, pet benefits, and more.

Pay

$44,825.02 - $91,705.34

Schedule

Full time, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 to 5pm with some on call coverage.

Physical Requirements

View physical requirements here

Additional Information

N/A

Licenses And Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Background Screening Requirement

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.