About Job

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The purpose of this position is provision of rehabilitative and supportive casework geared to restoring patients to their optimum level of social and health function. This work includes facilitation of patient and family understanding of, acceptance of and compliance with medical recommendations.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Supervise the Social Work Assistant
Complete Social Work treatment plans through activities such as referral to other community-based programs, education, counseling, networking and advocacy
Conduct review of the effectiveness of Social Worker plans and revise plans as the needed indicates
Participate in social work in-service/continuing education programs
Educate other agency staff about appropriately dealing with patient’s psycho-social needs
Participate in community education activities
Provide social work services to patients in accordance with physician's orders
Assess and reassess social and emotional factors to identify ways to assist the patient and family cope with problems, end of life care and help them follow the hospice team's recommendations to maximize the patient's quality of life
Counsel patients and families concerning financial concerns, family relationships and quality of life care giving issues
Recognize, identify and utilize community and family resources to assist in maintaining independence and quality of life
Attend and actively participate in patient care conferences to ensure good coordination of care
Develop, prepare and maintain individualized patient care progress records with accurately timeliness and according to policies
Report significant findings in a timely manner
Submit complete and accurate documentation per company policy

Job Requirements:

Comply with state and federal regulations
Communicate information effectively to supervisor and others in a timely manner
Maintain proficiency with computer systems
Knowledgeable of current company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, etc.
Attend meetings and in-service as requested
Abide by all policies and procedures set forth by the company
Ensure protection of confidential information that is stored, handled, or maintained by following company policies and procedures related to confidentiality and/or HIPAA regulations

Required Skills:

Work requires advance knowledge of the Hospice Industry, Medicare Regulations, CMS, and other State/Federal regulatory changes
Comprehensive knowledge of patient rights, characteristics of persons served and interventions
Comprehensive knowledge in completing and conducting psychosocial assessments, social history, and assessing high social risk cases
Comprehensive knowledge in counseling for patient, family, and caregivers regarding mental health
Comprehensive knowledge of treatment plans, goals, and modalities that are patient specific
Comprehensive knowledge and sensitivity in patient confidentiality, and cultural diversity
Knowledge of mental health treatment issues, including DSM-V diagnostic criteria and psychotropic medications
Ability to work effectively as a member of an integrated team
Ability to work in stressful, crisis, or unpredicted situations and maintain a positive attitude
Comprehensive knowledge in hospital procedures, federal and state laws, accreditation requirements or psychiatric hospitals
Knowledgeable of legal aspects of clinical practice and professional standards
Knowledgeable and demonstrates the mission of the hospital
Promotion of the reduction of stigma of mental illness
Knowledgeable of the persons served and their rights
Advocate for the needs of the persons served

Required Computer Software/Equipment used:

Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word
HR information systems
Standard office equipment

Required Work Experience:

Two or more years of clinical experience with severe and persistent mental illness and/or geriatrics preferred
Supervisory experience preferred

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:

Licensed Bachelor Social Work required.
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW; License Marriage Family Therapy, LMFT; Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Preferred.
CPR and CPI certification required (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers
Restraint and seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care)
Current state driver’s license
Automobile insurance in accordance with company policy

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises support staff including scheduling and assigning work, reviewing performance, recommending salary increases, promotions or discharges
Occasionally needs manager’s direction due to extraordinary circumstances.

SCOPE AND LEVEL OF WORK:

Complexity: Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.
Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.

• Communications: Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function. • Supervision Received: Performs work with supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent. Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS:

Work safely and follow safety rules
Report unsafe working conditions and behaviors
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices

Working Conditions:

Job may require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling
Work is typically performed in a standard office environment; well-lit; comfortable temperature-controlled; above-average conversational noise is frequent
Position may require unscheduled overtime and weekend work
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
Travel may be required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. This Organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Organization including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.

Education

Required

Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Automobile Insurance
CPR Certification
Driver License
Clinical Social Worker

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