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With CompassionAt Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity and compassion.We are currently seeking an experienced:HOSPICE MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKERPer DiemJob Description:
- Provide direct patient care services and documentation of patient care data.
- Provide clinical assessment for the development of individualized care plan, and set goals for patient treatment.
- Apply a working knowledge of psycho-social principles and family dynamic development. Identification and assessment of social, emotional, financial and environmental factors which may affect the medical plan of treatment and desired outcome.
- Communicate with agency personnel and coordinate with other services in providing optimum care.
- Provide assistance with homecare visits as needed.
- Relate well to patient/family at all levels responding professionally to verbal and nonverbal communicators.
- Utilize community resource planning in providing patient services, and educate patients/family on how to utilize these resources.
- Evaluate bereavement needs of families through initial bereavement assessments and interdisciplinary team coordination.
- Provide bereavement support and grief care to patients and caregivers.
- Masters of Social Work degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education with a minimum of one year practical experience, preferably in the home health/hospice care environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate within a multidisciplinary setting.
- Accept travel and working conditions as assigned.
- Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
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