Hospice Social Worker

Three Oaks Hospice; Hampton (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Oaks Hospice in Pennsylvania seeks a licensed social worker to deliver in-home hospice support and coordinate psychosocial care for patients of all ages.

You will perform assessments, counseling, and referrals, collaborating with IDG/IDT to ensure seamless care while upholding privacy and dignity for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessment within five days of hospice election.
• Provide counseling and referrals to meet patient and family needs.
• Coordinate with IDG/IDT and care planning teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family psychosocial, financial, and environmental needs.
• Assist with advance directives, discharge planning, and end-of-life planning.
• Participate in QAPI programs and educational in-service activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Job description

Come join our team atThree Oaks Hospiceand our sister companiesAgape Hospice Care Sage Hospice Primary and Palliative Care Elevation Hospice of Colorado Elevation Hospice and Primary and Palliative Care of UtahWe are growing and looking for compassionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career in hospice and palliative care Together we share a unified mission to deliver best in class care to patients and families While each organization maintains its own identity and local culture we operate as one connected networkusing shared systems and support to create a smooth consistent and candidate friendly hiring experience Why Work for Us We are committed to being an employer of choice offering a supportive culture centered on patient care clinical excellence and employee success If youre looking for purpose stability and growththis is the place to be Join our team Position SummaryPrimary function is to provide coordinated care in the homes to patients of all age groups and perform psychosocial assessments analysis counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patientfamily Essential Duties Assesses and completes the Comprehensive Assessment within five days of the patients election of hospice care to identify patient and familys psychosocial financial environmental and community needs as evidence by POC documentation clinical records IDGIDT meetings and community resource referralsAssists with advance directives funeral planning discharge planning family counseling and may assist in changes in the level of care as indicated by the patient or familys needsUses effective interpersonal communication skills both verbal and writtenMeets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing boardDemonstrates commitment professional growth and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirementsProvides patient and familycare giver counseling around issues of end of life death and griefPromote hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of careAttends IDGIDT meetings participate in the patient care planning process and coordinating and collaborating with theIDGIDT to promote coordination of patient careAccepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patientsProvides an environment which promotes respect for patients and their privacy and propertyParticipates in the Hospices QAPI programDemonstrates commitment professional growth and competencyFollows the Hospice infection control policyPromotes the Hospices philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of careParticipates in the Hospices educational in service programs as require

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors or masters degree in social work from a State accredited program If has a bachelors degree and is hired after 12022008 must be supervised by a Master of Social WorkCurrent and valid license as a LMSWWorking knowledge of community resources Good interpersonal skills Hepatitis profileCurrent State CertificationReliable transportation Valid Drivers License and current auto liability insurance

• Bachelors or masters degree in social work from a State accredited program If has a bachelors degree and is hired after 12022008 must be supervised by a Master of Social Work
• Current and valid license as a LMSW
• Working knowledge of community resources
• Good interpersonal skills
• Hepatitis profile
• Current State Certification
• Reliable transportation
• Valid Drivers License and current auto liability insurance