Anthem Hospice MSW- PRN

Anthem Hospice Care; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthem Hospice Care in Oklahoma City, OK, seeks a compassionate Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide emotional, psychosocial, and resource support to patients and families during end-of-life care. You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, chaplains, and the care team to address needs and enhance quality of life.

The MSW will assess needs, develop plans with the team, maintain documentation, and connect families with community resources while upholding confidentiality and professional

Qualifications

• Licensed LMSW – Certified Clinical Social Worker.
• Master's degree in Social Work or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/family needs upon admission and identify support needs.
• Develop a plan of care with the physician and team to meet identified needs.
• Maintain patient records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and document outcomes.
• Establish short and long-term goals and monitor progress.
• Communicate with patients, families, and care team to coordinate care.

Skills

Compassionate

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LMSW – Certified Clinical Social Worker

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Oklahoma City , OK 73116

Join Anthem Hospice as a Medical Social Worker (MSW) – Oklahoma City, OK

At Anthem Hospice, we believe exceptional hospice care means supporting the whole person and their family. We are seeking a compassionate Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our Oklahoma City team and provide meaningful emotional, psychosocial, and resource support to patients and families during one of life’s most important journeys.

As part of our interdisciplinary hospice team, you’ll work closely with patients, families, nurses, physicians, chaplains, and other care team members to identify needs, provide counseling and support, connect families with community resources, and help ensure each patient receives compassionate, individualized end-of-life care.

Essential Functions

• Assesses patient/family needsin a timely mannerupon receiving patient admission;recognizingthepatient’sabilitysupportsystemscapability and thepatientsexpressedwishes.
• Assessespatient’senvironmentandfinancial needs and makesappropriate referralstoidentifiedcommunityresources.
• Developsaplanofcareincollaborationwithphysician’steampatientandfamilytomeet identified needsandmaximize positive outcomesinatimelymanner.
• Activelyparticipatesinmultidisciplinaryteamconferences anddocumentsoutcomes asneeded;assistingtheteaminunderstandingthesocialandemotionalfactorsrelatedtothepatient'shealthproblems.
• Maintains documentationinpatientsrecordper internal regulatory and professional standards.
• Establishesshortandlong-termgoals andcompletes themaccordingto thepatientsplan of care.
• Maintainsvisitproductivitytomeetpatientneedsandteamresponsibility.
• Monitorsobserveandevaluatechangesand progress inpatients’condition and environmentand reportschangesprogressor lack ofprogresstophysicianand/ornursecase manager.
• Involvespatientandfamily/significantotherintheplanofcarewhilerevisinganddocumenting strategies/interventiontoaccommodatechangingneedsand/orbarriers.
• Actsas keysourceinpatientsituationssuchas:ineffective patient/familycopinganddecision‑makingadvancedirectiveslong‑termorassistedlivingplacementsubstanceabuseabuse/neglect and/orbereavement.
• Demonstratesteambuildingskills.Servesasrolemodel/resourceforotherteammembers.
• Assumesresponsibilityandaccountabilityforindividualsocialworkjudgmentsandactions.Identifiesstrengths/weaknessesinclinical practice and makesnecessary adjustments.
• Participatesincost containmentmeasuresincludingutilizingsuppliesefficiently;accuratelyrecordingallcharges; executing efficientpatientflow;utilizingworktime productivity; andidentifyingactual potential problems.
• CommunicateswithURcoordinatorforanyauthorizationsrequiredperinsurancerequirements.Maintains strict confidentiality of all Carroll Hospice/CHG system matters including patient physicianAssociate and financial information.
• Appropriatelyrepresentstheagencyatmeetingsbothinsideandoutsidethefacility.
• Effectivelyutilizesproperchannelsofcommunication withcolleaguesphysicianspatientsfamiliesvisitorsand outsidecontacts to ensureclear concise flow of patient information.
• Assumesresponsibility for continuous education and licensure requirements through participation in educationalprograms,currentliteraturein-servicesmeetings workshopsetc.
• Assumes responsibilityfor professional growth by keepingabreast of changing hospice/homecare standards and changing trends in the social work professionand attends andparticipatesin mandatory staff meetingsandin-servicesaccording to departmentalstandards.

Performance Responsibilities

Althougheachpositionhasitsownuniquedutiesandresponsibilities,thefollowinglistingappliesto every employee. Allemployees oftheorganization:

• Willexercisenecessarycostcontrolmeasures.
• Willstrivetomaintainpositiveinternalandexternalcustomerservicerelationships.
• Mustbeabletodemonstrateeffectiveleadershipskills.
• Mustdemonstrateeffective communicationskills by conveying necessary information accurately, listeningeffectivelyand asking questionswhenclarificationis needed.
• Mustbeabletobedependedupontoplanandorganizeworkeffectivelyandensureitscompletion.
• Mustbeabletodemonstratereliabilitybyarrivingatworkontimeandtakingbreaksinexpectedtimeframes.
• Willbeexpectedtomeetallproductivityrequirements.
• Mustbeabletodemonstrateteam behaviorandmustbewillingtopromoteateam-orientedenvironment.
• Isexpectedtoalwaysrepresentthe organizationprofessionally.
• Mustbeabletodemonstrateinitiative,strivestocontinuallyimproveprocessesandrelationships.

Qualifications

Licenseorcertification:

• LMSW – Certified Clinical Social Worker

Required education

Master's