Medical Social Worker BSW

Company: AMOREM
Location: Valdese
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Description: Coordinate and provide medical social work services to hospice patients and familiesRequirements: EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education preferred or bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology or other field related to social work.
• Two years of clinical experience preferred
• One year of social work experience in health care setting preferredKNOWLEDGE 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 receptivenessTRAINING-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 weeksDUTIES 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
        • Access the appropriateness for support services within Hospice and, if appropriate, refer to master social worker or bereavement team
        • 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
        • Help the patient/family set priorities
        • 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
        • Participate in volunteer/staff training, as requested
        • Provide support at time of death, when appropriate
        • Attend funeral or receiving to provide support to family
        • Serve palliative care patients, as assigned by team leaderPHYSICAL 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 balanceSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
            • Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver's license
              
              
              
              
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