Home Health / Hospice MSW

OHE OHNH EMP LLC; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare Family of Companies is seeking a Hospice Social Worker in Ohio to evaluate patients’ social and emotional needs within the context of their illness and home care plans. You will coordinate with clinicians to support patient-family goals and community resources.

Responsibilities include assessing psychological status, documenting findings, and collaborating with the care team to develop and adjust the plan of care while serving as a liaison to community agencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a related field.
• At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychological status of patients related to illness and environment and communicate findings to the RN.
• Carry out social evaluations and plan interventions based on evaluation findings.
• Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Serve as a liaison between patients/families and community agencies.
• Participate in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
• Assist physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.

Job description

Job Address: 6000 Freedom Square Drive, Suite 380 Independence, OH 44131

Why join our Dignity Care Hospice team?

We provide end-of-life care, comfort and assistance to patients and families at home so they can make the most of their time together. We give patients and their loved ones the respect, dignity and comfort they need during these delicate times. Our team supports patients and their families with intentional, high-quality hospice care throughout southeast Ohio. We serve our local neighbors and our team members are the heartbeat of everything we do. We care for patients like we do our own families, and we care for one another the same way.

What You Will Do as a Hospice Social Worker

At Dignity Care Hospice, a Hospice Social Worker career is more than a job or “a calling” – it’s a chance to leave a legacy of service and love on someone’s life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well.

As a Hospice Social Worker, you will be responsible for assessing the psychological status as it relates to the patient’s illness and environment, carrying out social evaluations and providing information and services to the patient and families.

Some of your primary responsibilities will include:

• Assessing the psychological status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicating findings to the registered nurse.
• Carrying out social evaluations and planning interventions based on evaluation findings.
• Maintaining clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Serving as a liaison between patients or families and community agencies.
• Participating in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
• Assisting physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.

Benefits You Will Enjoy

In addition to competitive pay, full-time team member benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs)
• 401 (K) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths
• Career advancement opportunities
• Schedule Full Time

Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements

Master’s degree in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or another related field. At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.