Hospice Social Worker

Compassus; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Pennsylvania is seeking a qualified Social Worker to provide psycho-social support within hospice care. You will explain services and Medicare benefits to patients, complete necessary documentation, and participate actively in care planning with the interdisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field, as well as experience in healthcare settings. Strong communication and assessment skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Licensure if required by state rules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Explain hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families.
• Submit appropriate documentation after patient visits.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team (IDT) for care planning.

Skills

Communication Skills

Psycho-social Support

Assessment Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology

Job description

* • 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.* Required - Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other field related to social work with one (1) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting required; and licensure if required by state rules. Will require supervisory oversight by MSW for hospice patient care planning and counseling needs.* Preferred - Master's degree in Social Work with one (1) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting highly preferred; and licensure if required by state rules.* One (1) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting with Bachelors Degree* **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.