Hospice Social Worker

Compassus; Lake Havasu City (AZ); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Flexible time off

Résumé du poste

Compassus is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to provide psychosocial care for patients and families within the interdisciplinary team. You will coordinate resources, counseling, and advance care planning to support coping and decision-making in a hospice setting.

The role requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program with healthcare experience, state licensure as required, and a commitment to compassionate, nondiscriminatory care in line with Compassus values.

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program with at least 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in social work and 1 year of healthcare experience may be considered for supervision locations.
• Must hold state licensure as required for practice.

Responsabilités

• Explain hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families; obtain informed consent and election of benefits documents.
• Submit documentation to facilities after patient visits; ensure timely completion per policy.
• Participate as a member of the IDT and contribute to the plan of care.
• Provide psycho-social support and counseling; coordinate with external resources as needed.
• Identify needs for intervention by other IDT members and communicate with the team.
• Coordinate psycho-social care with IDT to ensure continuity and quality.
• Maintain updated care plans reflecting problems, goals, and interventions.
• Perform psycho-social assessments; address financial, insurance, housing, caregiver stress, pre-bereavement and community resource needs.
• Facilitate placement in long-term care when warranted and monitor adjustment.
• Participate in care planning meetings at long-term care facilities.
• Support advance planning including living wills/POA documents and funeral arrangements.

Connaissances

Psycho-social assessment

Communication skills

English proficiency

Formation

MSW from CSWE accredited program

State licensure (as required)

Description du poste

Position Summary

The Hospice Social Worker is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Hospice Social Worker provides preventive, educational, and evaluative and treatment services to meet the psychosocial needs of patients and their families, to help them improve, restore, and maintain their maximum level of coping. S/he utilizes community resources and the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to aid in this process.

Company

Compassus

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Explains hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families; obtains Informed Consent and Election of Benefits documents as requested.
• Submits appropriate documentation and paperwork to facilities at the completion of patient visits; documentation is completed and submitted timely according to company policy.
• Participates as a member of the IDT, including development and implementation of the plan of care.
• Provides psycho-social support and counseling services to the patient and family; supports the involvement of external counseling resources commensurate with patient/family needs and scope of practice.
• Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
• Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
• Collaborates with IDT to coordinate psycho-social care and support for the patient and family to ensure appropriateness, continuity, and quality of care.
• Maintains updated, comprehensive care plans which reflect current problems, goals and interventions for patients.
• Maintains respect for the family's environment and belief systems, and remains nondiscriminatory regarding age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, and other personal matters.
• Completes initial and ongoing psycho-social assessments for patients; identifies and addresses concerns/issues related to financial means, insurance, living arrangements/placement for long-term care, caregiver stressors, pre-bereavement and anticipatory grief, and community resource needs.
• Facilitates placement in long-term care as warranted and monitors adjustment.
• Participates in care planning meetings at long-term care facilities.
• Supports and facilitates advance planning including living will/POA documents, funeral arrangements, memorial services, and body/organ donation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited program accompanied by at least 1 year of healthcare experience
• Candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and 1 year of healthcare experience will be considered for locations who have an MSW available to supervise.
• Candidates must hold state licensure as required and applicable for the state in which you practice.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.

State-Specific Licensure Requirements For Social Workers

Arizona: NO - Licensure not mandatory for hospice but required for independent counseling.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

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