Hospice Social Work Liaison (Part-Time)

Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Company tech

Continuing education

Professional development

Supportive culture

Impact lives

Job summary

Ohio’s Hospice in Columbus, OH is seeking a Social Work Liaison (Part-Time) to collaborate with hospital discharge planners, physicians, palliative care team members, social workers and RN unit staff to admit patients to the Ohio’s Hospice program and coordinate safe transfers.

The role involves psychosocial assessment, education on hospice options, coordination with hospital care teams, and support for patients and families during end-of-life decisions. Travel to inpatient centers is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients/families with complex psychosocial issues
• Discuss patient/family goals of care and educate on hospice and community resources
• Provide emotional support during end-of-life discussions
• Educate on care setting alternatives (home, LTC, SNF, private duty, hospice houses)
• Explain Hospice benefit (informed consent)
• Address insurance concerns and complete Financial Assessments as appropriate
• Address Advance Directives needs
• Coordinate with hospital staff to reflect hospice philosophy for transfers
• Assist with obtaining Consents
• Provide initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment of patients in contracted beds
• Provide social work case management for hospitalized hospice patients

Job description

Ohio’s Hospice in Columbus, OH is seeking a Social Work Liaison (Part-Time) to collaborate with hospital discharge planners, physicians, palliative care team members, social workers and RN unit staff to admit patients to the Ohio’s Hospice program and coordinate safe transfers.

The role involves psychosocial assessment, education on hospice options, coordination with hospital care teams, and support for patients and families during end-of-life decisions. Travel to inpatient centers is required.