Job Details

Job Location
Reno - Reno, NV

Description

Responsibilities:

The Medical Social Worker works as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group to:

• Assess the psychosocial/spiritual needs of patient/family
• Supervise and/or provide social service activities as related to terminally ill patients and their families, including planning, treatment and consultation with other staff
• Evaluate patient insurance coverage and financial status and refer to appropriate agencies for assistance
• Assist in the development and implementation of the patient/family Plan of Care
• Complete the Initial Psychosocial Assessment within 5 calendar days of patients admission
• Complete the Initial Spiritual Assessment and Pre-Bereavement Assessment within 5 calendar days of patients admission, as required
• Provide counseling of patients/families and hospice staff as needed
• Participate in bereavement follow-up services as required
• Maintain adequate and complete records of all activities and services provided to patient/families
• Investigate potential abuse and or neglect situations and report as directed to management/IDG
• Report to state agency as required within 24 hours
• Assist in the orientation and training of volunteers, staff, physicians and community members
• Assist in the development of support groups and other special programs as necessary
• Participate in CQI and Utilization Review programs
• Works as a team member
• Participate in after hours rotation as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelors' degree (Masters Preferred) from a social work curriculum accredited by a Council on Social Work Education or related field. Must have a minimum of two years clinical experience, or the equivalent, in varied multidisciplinary settings. Must have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and the ability to relate positively to others. This position reports directly to the Medical Director and the Director of Counseling or Director of Patient Care Services in the absence of a Director of Counseling.