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Social Worker (Hospice) – Ponca City, OK

Hospice of North Central Oklahoma (HNCO) seeks a qualified Social Worker. Established in 1982, HNCO is a free-standing, community-owned, non-profit agency in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Nationally accredited through the Joint Commission, HNCO's mission is to provide quality end-of-life care at no expense to the patient while supporting their family and others in the community experiencing grief. HNCO offers competitive benefits and compensation.

Job purpose

Social Worker, under the direction of a physician, will provide social services based on the patient’s psychosocial assessment and the patient’s and family’s needs and acceptance of these services.

Duties and responsibilities

· Meet with patients and their family members in the patient’s home to provide emotional support for patients and patient family members as needed, including evenings and weekends.

· Available weekends and evenings to provide emotional support for patients and patient family members as needed.

· Provides resource/referral services to patients/families experiencing emotional, social and economic conflict and issues.

· Assess patient/family social and emotional factors and potential to cope with terminal illness and death within the first 5 days of service developing a plan of care to address the issues/problems identified.

· Provide information for the IDG through patient assessments in a timely manner as described by the policies and procedures.

· Assess patient/family ability to meet financial obligations and offer appropriate resources as indicated. Evaluates patient’s insurance coverage and options.

· Document all contact with patients/families in a timely manner.

· Assists in discharge planning from hospice services when patient no longer meets eligibility guidelines; a safety issue cannot be resolved; or the patient revokes hospice benefit.

· Participates in the Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement (QAPI) program as directed by the Director of Family Services.

· Participates in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.

· Maintains the standards of social service excellence in accordance with the principles set forth by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, NASW, NHPCO and agency policies and procedures.

· Exhibits hospice philosophy in all job related roles and activities.

· Assists with the bereavement program as needed and assigned by the Director of Family Services. (Including but not limited to, attending patient death during weeknights or weekends).

· Perform specific assignments as directed by the Director of Family Services.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

· Or a baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and has 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting;

· Clinical experience in the areas of life-threatening and chronic illness, grief and loss, individual, family and group dynamics preferred.

· Written and oral communication skills.

· Experience and/or willingness to work with computer systems.

· Possess a current Oklahoma driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.

Physical requirements

See Environmental Demands Form (available upon request).

Direct Reports

No Direct Reports

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year

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