Clinical Social Worker – Gilchrist Inova

Gilchrist Hospice in collaboration with Inova; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Learning opportunities

Competitive pay

Awesome benefits

Job summary

Gilchrist Inova is seeking a licensed social worker to join our hospice program serving Northern VA. The role involves biopsychosocial assessments, care plan development, and counseling for patients and families facing end-of-life decisions.

Responsibilities include interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and linkage to community resources. Must have CSWE-accredited MSW and Virginia licensure or eligibility for LMSW/LCSW within 3 years.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum one year of social work experience in health care; hospice preferred.
• Licensed in Virginia or eligible for LMSW/LCSW within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide counseling and support to patients and families around dying processes, coping, and planning.
• Assist with discharge planning and end-of-life care coordination.
• Assist with referrals to community resources and connect families to support services.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and participate in care coordination and discharge planning.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Empathy and compassion

Self-motivation

Self-motivation

IT skills

Resource knowledge

Analytical skills

Independence

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

All roles must demonstrate Gilchrist Inova Values

Gilchrist Inova Values

National leaders in care, Gilchrist and Inova have come together to form a new hospice organization offering serves throughout Northern VA. Our team is full of kind, dedicated people who believe in making every moment matter – for those we have the privilege to serve. When you join us, you’ll receive competitive pay, awesome benefits, mileage reimbursement, lots of learning opportunities, and a workplace where collaboration and respect are part of the job description. If you’re looking for a career that fills your heart and fuels your purpose, come join the Gilchrist Inova family! Together, we make everyday count.

Under general supervision, conducts assessments, develops and implements care plans, provides counseling and support to patients and their family (including children) around dying process, coping, and planning. Assesses needs and links to community resources. Integral member of the Interdisciplinary team.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Experience

One year of social work experience in a health care setting. Previous hospice experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary team in providing patient care
• Ability to manage time well and perform assigned duties with attention to detail
• Must possess professional image, positive attitude, enthusiasm, and self-motivation
• Comfortable in maintaining professional boundaries
• Strong self-awareness
• Culturally humble, curious and open to learning about diverse backgrounds
• Proficient computer skills
• Knowledgeable about community resources as well as diligent in researching a wide array of resources including those related to financial benefits
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion
• Effective time management
• Highly organized
• Knowledge of self-care, personal boundaries; abilities, limits and inner resources
• Analytical skills necessary to assess client needs, to establish a plan of care and to implement appropriate interventions
• Ability to function independently and effectively anticipate needs and problems

Licensures, Certifications

• Licensed in the State of Virginia as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C). Advanced licensure for LMSWs is required within 3 years of the start date.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts biopsychosocial assessments of the patient and family as the basis for care planning
• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships
• Addresses the emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs of the patient and family related to the patient’s illness, need for care, response to treatment and adjustment to care.
• Provides individual and family counseling specific to the disease process, coping, and planning.
• Provides psychosocial education to patients and their family members regarding coping strategies and techniques to manage stress, pain, and other symptoms of illness
• Conducts a comprehensive needs assessment and assists patients and family members with referrals and linkage to services in the community
• Supports the patient and their family through dying process
• Assures that a patient’s end of life wishes are met through education and helps to capture their wishes in legal documents such as POLST and advanced directives
• Assesses and addresses caregiving resources and needs
• Conducts crisis intervention including suicide assessment and prevention
• Conducts bereavement care and grief counseling, including anticipatory responses to and processing grief
• Facilitates smooth transition from care environments
• Assists with discharge planning
• Participates in interdisciplinary group meetings
• Participates on committees as appropriate or assigned
• Educates staff during IDTs about mental health issues, family dynamics, or psychosocial factors impacting care.
• Advises IDT members of the maintenance of appropriate and therapeutic boundaries
• Debriefs difficult cases or deaths within the IDT
• Participates in monthly or bimonthly structured peer case conferences or group therapy
• Participates in supervision as dictated by the Board of Social Work Examiners regulations
• Assists with orientation of new employees
• Participates in the on-call rotation and provides after-hours and holiday coverage as specified by needs of the agency.
• Identifies and reports abuse and neglect as mandated by law
• Assures patient safety
• Creates timely and accurate documentationAdheres to Gilchrist Inova standards and facilitates continuously improved processes and services

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to drive in rural, suburban, and urban areas to access client homes for up to 50% of the workday and to access client homes by walking, climbing stairs, etc.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed inside the organization’s offices and in patient homes in all types of weather conditions.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and reliable automobile
• Maintain current licensure and certifications

All roles must demonstrate Gilchrist Inova Values

Gilchrist Inova Values

Value Description

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set