Hospice Social Worker - LMSW / LCSW - PRN

Northeast-Georgia-Health-System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Georgia seeks an experienced Social Worker (LCSW) for hospice services. Responsibilities include assessing patient/family psychosocial needs, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and delivering social work interventions to diverse age groups from neonate to geriatric.

Must hold an LCSW license in Georgia and an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, with current BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• MSW from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is required.
• Georgia License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) and current BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the patient consultation/admission process.
• Develops Plan of Care in coordination with the Interdisciplinary Team and provides social services.
• Provides case management and education to patient/family regarding hospice philosophy, services and benefits.
• Assists with Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and other benefit needs; supports discharge planning and grief support.

Skills

Clinical social work

Communication

Organization

Process facilitation

Grief support

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Job Category

Behavioral Health, Counseling, and Clergy Work Shift/Schedule: Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Job Summary Evaluates patients/families appropriateness for care and individual psychosocial needs. Develops plan of care in coordination with Interdisciplinary Team and provides social services as applicable through the performance of a variety of services, interventions and modalities. Cares for neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age clients. Performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines as outlined in policy and procedures, and applicable reguratory standards.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Georgia License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW). Maintains current BCLS certification.
• Educational Requirements: Masters Degree
• Minimum Experience: Other: Masters degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience: 1-3 years experience in the hospice setting or related clinical experience in a multi-disciplinary setting preferred
• Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Clinical skills Communication (verbal and written), organization, process facilitation.
• Computer skills Counseling/Casework/Group Customer service Understanding of organizational behavior

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Participates in the patient consultation/admission process.
• Assists in determining appropriateness for care.
• Provides patient/family education of the hospice philosophy, services and coverage.
• Prioritizes a smooth care transition through strong interdisciplinary team communication.
• Conducts initial and ongoing patient/family psycho-social-spiritual needs assessments within established time frames.
• Identifies and prioritize needs.
• Monitors crisis risk in areas such as complicated grief, falls, abuse, neglect, exploitation and suicide.
• Develops and updates the Plan of Care in coordination with the patient/family and interdisciplinary team.
• Plans and updates interventions in response to ongoing assessment.
• Monitors progress towards goals.
• Monitors and plans for discharge needs.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Group Process.
• Represents social work involvement in the plan of care.
• Assists the team in understanding the significant social and emotional needs of patient/family.
• Assists volunteer coordinator with involvement and oversight of hospice volunteers in the IDG.
• Provides case management services to patient/family.
• Assists with Medicare, Medicaid, Veteran’s Administration and other benefit needs.
• Assists with verification of patient/family financial status and needs.
• Advocates for and brokers community resources as appropriate to patient/family need.
• Provides therapy/counseling services to patient/family as appropriate to need .
• Supports adjustment to illness/impending death.
• Facilitates specific problem resolution.
• Supports patient/family relational work; supports life review and closure needs.
• Assists in the search for meaning, peace, purpose.
• Conducts grief needs assessment at the time of death and collaborates with the program’s grief support services to facilitate a smooth transition to after care services.
• Ensures accurate and timely hand off communication.
• Participates in direct grief support services as needed and as coordinated through grief support services program.
• Supports/participates in grief support programming such as remembrance services, education events.
• Attends meetings as required by department/organization.
• Participates in staff meetings, work group/committee meetings, education sessions, etc.
• Participates in clinical and community outreach activities.
• Provides patient/family/community education.
• Assists with patient consultations/admissions to ensure a smooth initiation of care.
• Promotes a positive public image of the hospice program.
• Adheres to regulatory and organization/department compliance standards.
• Manages assigned caseload volumes.
• Adheres to physician orders for visit frequency.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Completes documentation accurately and timely.
• Completes special projects and other duties as requested or assigned such as:
• Participates in committee work.
• Assists in development/revision of policies and procedures.
• Serves as team leader as requested.
• Provides individual and/or group grief support activities.
• May mentor students.
• Assists in covering on-call/after-hours shifts.
• May provide services specific to full LCSW licensure.
• May supervise Masters level Social Work interns per applicable law and regulation.
• May complete competency evaluations for initiation of involuntary mental health hospitalization per applicable law and regulations.
• May bill for services as per applicable law and regulation.
• May provide supervision toward LCSW licensure per applicable law and regulation.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% of time
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% of time
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

NGHS Overview

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.