Hospice Social Worker: Family & Crisis Support

Angels Care Hospice; Benkelman (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Angels Care Hospice in the United States seeks a social worker to implement standards of care for medical social work services, assess psychosocial status of patients with terminal illness, and plan safe, appropriate support within the patient’s home or care environment.

You will educate interdisciplinary teams, maintain clinical records, serve as liaison with families and community agencies, and participate in quality improvement activities; Angels Care Hospice is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patients' terminal illness and environment.
• Provides an assessment of the patients' identified residence and assistance when this is unsafe, and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention.
• Counsels patients, families & caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
• Crisis intervention when necessary.
• Educates interdisciplinary group on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work; prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients, families, & caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Serves as liaison between patients, families, caregivers, and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Job description

Angels Care Hospice in the United States seeks a social worker to implement standards of care for medical social work services, assess psychosocial status of patients with terminal illness, and plan safe, appropriate support within the patient’s home or care environment.

You will educate interdisciplinary teams, maintain clinical records, serve as liaison with families and community agencies, and participate in quality improvement activities; Angels Care Hospice is an equal opportunity employer.