MSW Job Duties:

• Perform initial psychological, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments. Assist in development and implementation of goal directed IDG care plan.
• Conduct ongoing reassessments of patient and family needs as required.
• Provide short-term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling as required.
• Provide services under the direction of a physician who approves plan of care.
• Participate as a member of the bereavement team as assigned.
• Observe, assess and contribute information to IDG conferences regarding psycho-social, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting patient and family.
• Assume the active role of advocate for the patient and family unit.
• Develop and maintain contact with appropriate community agencies and services to promote inter-agency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals.
• Document comprehensive psycho-social, emotional and spiritual assessment clearly and concisely in a timely manner.
• All patient and family visits, telephone contacts and referral actions are to be recorded in the patient record per policy.
• Provide ongoing counseling related to issues of death and dying to patient and family as needed.
• Attend staff meetings, IDG and other meetings as assigned and appropriate.
• Assume responsibility for personal and professional development and maintenance of skills in social work.
• Exhibit Hospice philosophy in all job-related roles. Adhere to all Hospice policies.
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator.

Experience and Education:

• MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is required.
• Minimum one year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience as a social worker is preferred.
• Ability to work independently making accurate and at times quick judgement. Ability to respond appropriately to a crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Multiple locations