Lead Medical Social Worker (MSW)-PH Healthcare at Home - 14164

Penn Highlands Healthcare; St. Marys; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in St. Marys, Ontario is seeking a Hospice Lead Social Worker to provide support services for terminally ill patients and their families. Responsibilities include supervising staff and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. A Master's degree in social work and two years of relevant experience are required. The position offers an opportunity to work in a meaningful environment focused on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a health-related field.
• Must be able to perform duties independently and in collaboration with a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services for patients and families dealing with terminal illness.
• Supervise and guide BSWs on staff.
• Help develop treatment planning and consult with other team members.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Valid driver's license

Education

Masters Degree from a School of Social Work

Job description

Overview

As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, the Hospice Lead Social Worker works under the supervision of the Hospice Supervisor in the provision of supportive services to help meet patient/family social, emotional and economic needs in relation to the impact of a terminal illness. He/She supervises and/or provides social service activity as it relates to terminally ill patients and their families, including treatment planning and consultation with other staff members. Under the direction of the Home Health Supervisor, the Lead Medical Social Worker will help the organization provide a more comprehensive home health service by providing supportive services to help meet patient/family, social, emotional, and economic needs. The Lead SW provides oversite and guidance to the BSWs on staff per COPs and regulatory compliance.

Essential Job Requirements

• Education: Masters Degree from a School of Social Work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Experience: Work experience in health related field for at least two (2) years.
• Required skills: Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Valid driver’s license required.

Job Description

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.