Hospice Social Worker - Meaningful Patient & Family Support

Good Samaritan; Lynchburg (VA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO 21 days

Medical coverage via ICHRA

Mileage reimbursement

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Education Assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Good Samaritan Hospice is seeking a Medical Social Worker to advocate for patients and families, coordinate care, and connect them with essential resources. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans.

The role emphasizes advance care planning, crisis intervention, and compassionate support in end-of-life care, with opportunities for professional growth and ongoing education.

Formación

• MSW required and licensure preferred.
• Two years of social work or counseling experience.
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• LCSW or hospice/palliative care certification preferred.
• Experience with psychosocial assessments, counseling, case management, and crisis intervention.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, crisis intervention, and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Coordinate community resources and assist with financial, legal, caregiver, and psychosocial needs.
• Assist patients and families with advance care planning, including advance directives and end-of-life wishes.
• Advocate for patients while collaborating with physicians, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community agencies.
• Participate in family meetings and interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in accordance with Medicare regulations and agency standards.
• Support hospice admissions, discharges, and transitions of care as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and organizational programs that support excellent patient care.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Educación

Master's Degree in Social Work

Descripción del empleo

Good Samaritan Hospice is seeking a Medical Social Worker to advocate for patients and families, coordinate care, and connect them with essential resources. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans.

The role emphasizes advance care planning, crisis intervention, and compassionate support in end-of-life care, with opportunities for professional growth and ongoing education.