Job Posting for Medical Social Worker BSW at AMOREM
Description
POSITION: Medical Social Worker/MSW
REPORTS TO: Support Services Team Leader
FLSA STATUS: o exempt o non-exempt
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Coordinate and provide medical social work services with emphasis on services to high risk patients and family
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education preferred
Two years of clinical experience preferred
One year of social work experience in health care setting preferred
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness
TRAINING-Initial And Ongoing:
Complete Hospice volunteer/staff training program
Complete Hospice orientation program
Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year, including mandatory safety in-service
Attend minimum of six staff meetings per year
Attend assigned team meetings every two weeks
Requirements
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in orienting new team members, as requested
Participate in quality improvement program
Adhere to strict confidentiality
Adhere to safety policy and practices
Complete employee time record accurately per policy
Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
Assist with updating policies and procedures, as appropriate
Complete annual TB screening
Assure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept current
Maintain up-to-date documentation required and specified in Hospice policy and procedure
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
Evaluate the physical, financial, psychological, spiritual, and pre-bereavement needs of the patient/family in coordination with interdisciplinary team
Assist in assessing patient appropriateness for services
If patient not appropriate, recommend other services available and refer to community agencies, as appropriate
Educate the patient and family about Hospice services
Assess the financial resources of the patient and family and instruct them on coverage for Hospice services,
i.e. Hospice Medicare/Medicaid benefit, Medicare, private insurance, as appropriate
Discuss Hospice policy on “Fee for Service” when appropriate
Assess for enhanced services
Discuss Hospice volunteer, chaplain services, Veterans Honoring Veterans, and, if desired, refer to volunteer coordinator and/or chaplain
Develop plan of care with goals defined by the patient/family and Hospice interdisciplinary team
Provide social work services according to patient plan of care
Communicate patient changes or family needs to volunteer, chaplain, massage therapist and minister, if applicable
Assist patient/family with applications, forms,etc. for implementation of appropriate services
Assist the physician and the interdisciplinary team (including the minister) in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems
Support individual coping mechanisms and facilitate constructive expression of feelings and concerns
Evaluate the effectiveness of social work interventions on a regular basis and when changes occur in the patient/family situation
Review and update the plan of care as changes occur in the patient’s condition and as required by regulations
Communicate with team members on an ongoing basis, apprising the primary team of any changes
Communicate with other social workers who might provide care in the primary social worker’s absence
Rotate on-call responsibilities, as needed
Conduct timely utilization reviews
Provide support at time of death, when appropriate
Attend funeral or receiving to provide support tofamily
Participate in volunteer/staff training, as requested
Serve palliative care patients, as assigned
Participate with bereavement coordinator and chaplains in planning and facilitating grief support groups
Deliver grief/loss presentations in the community, as needed
Provide grief counseling services to community individuals, as needed
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasks
Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
Ability to sit as required to perform duties
Ability to stand, bend and lift an average of 30 pounds
Manual dexterity with the ability to manipulate office equipment and complete written documentation
Ability to walk, squat, kneel, climb and balance
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver’s license
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$63,097 to $79,853
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