Medical Social Worker - MSW - Hospice

Casa De La Paz
Sierra Vista, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/1/2023 CLOSED ON 2/24/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker - MSW - Hospice position at Casa De La Paz?

Company Overview:
Casa de la Paz Hospice is Hiring for a Full Time MSW in Sierra Vista, AZ
The Medical Social Worker Master's (MSW) in Hospice provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and in development of coping mechanisms. Orients, Supervises, mentors and educates other social workers within the state licensed in. Contributes to development of policies and procedures applicable to area of expertise.

At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
  • employee wellness programs
  • flexibility for true work-life balance
  • holidays & paid time off
  • continuing education & career growth opportunities
  • company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
Take your career to a new level of caring. Join us.

Casa de la Paz Hospice, a part of LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

Essential Functions:
  • Assists the patient, significant others, physician and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental and social factors related to the patient's health status on an as needed basis. Able to be alternate social work to other agencies in state when needed.

  • Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis.

  • Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients on an as needed basis.

  • Collaborates with hospitals and community agencies to promote continuity of care on an as needed basis.

  • Assesses social and emotional factors related to patients illness to determine ability to cope with daily living problems on as needed basis.

  • Assists the patient and significant others to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations on as needed basis.

  • Assists the patient and significant others in utilizing community resources as needed.

  • Identifies gaps in community resources and stimulates resource development and/or improvement as needs arise.

  • Visits patient according to Plan of Care, completes a clinical note for each visit, and submits clinical notes to the agency on a daily basis. The MSW will give daily report to the Administrator regarding patient visits to ensure continuity of the Care Management process.

  • Participates in LHC Connect and completes all required hospice assigned modules on-line and attends assigned in-services on a monthly basis.

  • Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient|family needs if needed.

  • Functions as preceptor and mentor for new hire social workers through orientation, on-going education, and completes discipline-specific annual competencies as needed.

  • Assist with Social Work and Bereavement Policy development and revisions.

Education & Experience:
Education & Experience

  • Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
  • One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

  • AZ: No additional state specific requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer – vets, disability.

Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.

Salary : $56,500 - $71,600

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