Hospice Social Worker

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City area seeks a Hospice Social Worker for the Olathe Health Hospice House. The role provides social work services to hospice and home health patients, ensuring coordinated care with the interdisciplinary team to meet comfort needs of patients and families.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, bereavement counseling, and collaboration with community resources.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Two or more years in a social work-related field, preferably community-based services and/or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and intervention for hospice/home health patients and families.
• Document assessments, interventions, and contacts.
• Coordinate with team to meet patient needs; participate in IDT meetings.
• Offer bereavement counseling to hospice families and community members as needed.
• Facilitate bereavement groups as scheduled.
• Utilize community resources to meet patient and family needs.

Skills

Assessment skills

Counseling

Bereavement counseling

Communication

Cultural competence

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Position Title

Hospice Social Worker Olathe Health Hospice House Hospital 15310 S. Marion St., Olathe Medical Pavilion D

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Social Worker is expected to support the mission, vision, and values of Olathe Medical Center, Inc. This position is responsible for consultation and direction of social services to meet the needs of Hospice and/or Home Health patients. He/She will assure that social service/counseling services are integrated and coordinated with other team members. He/She will uphold the philosophy of the Hospice Agency in meeting comfort care needs of the patient and family.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in meeting the psychosocial needs of Home Health and Hospice clients and families.
• Documents all assessments, interventions, and contacts.
• Demonstrates awareness and competence in working with clients and families within the context of disability, age, ethnicity, and culture.
• Performs bereavement assessment and counseling per protocol to hospice families/S.O. after patient death.
• Offers bereavement counseling to community members on an as needed basis.
• Facilitates bereavement groups as scheduled.
• Attends and participates in IDT meetings.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with clinical and office staff in meeting client needs.
• Identifies self and other staff learning needs and participates in professional growth, i.e. teaching, education and professional associations.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to utilize community resources to meet the needs of the Hospice and Home Health patients and families.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Masters Social Work
• 2 or more years in Social Worker Related Field, preferably Community-Based Services and/or Healthcare Setting

Preferred Education and Experience

• 3 or more years of Experience

Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Masters Social Worker(LMSW) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences upon Hire
• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days

Time Type

Part time

Job Requisition ID

R-45025

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.