Hospice Social Worker (MSW) – Patient & Family Support

Advocate Health Care; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job description

Department: 39129 Atrium Health Hospice Cabarrus - Patient and Family Services

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• 8:30-5 Monday through Friday
• Holiday on call
• Occasional weekend on call

Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05

Essential Functions

• Interviews patient/patient's social support system to complete initiate psychosocial evaluation
• Provides counseling/support/education to patient/patient's social support system
• Assists patients/patient's social support system in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness
• Works collaboratively with the patients and patient's social support system to establish and implement a plan of care with multidisciplinary team that meets the patient's identified psychosocial needs
• Serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial components of the patient's illness and its effects on their social support system
• Assists and facilitates the multidisciplinary team in understanding and integrating these aspects into the plan of care
• Intervenes in crisis situations, appropriately and effectively applying crisis intervention theory' and skills Completes psychosocial assessments for the patient's post hospital care for designated patient's and their support system
• Works with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the patient/patient's social support system for the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum
• Participates in multidisciplinary care planning meetings
• Maintains current knowledge and researches availability of community agencies and community resources for social, emotional or financial assistance
• Provides information, education to patients and their social support on community resources and options for post hospital care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team
• Make referrals to community agencies as needed
• Reports suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation
• Serves as liaison between hospital, patients/patient's social support system and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation
• Identifies and records clinical, psychosocial and financial barriers to a smooth transition across the healthcare continuum and assists in identifying and facilitating system improvements
• Works with Clinical Care Management leadership to identify problems, recommended solutions and works toward resolution
• Develops and maintains accurate case records of each referred patient
• Documents in medical record according to departmental standards

Physical Requirements

• Works in an office type setting, extensive walking throughout the facility
• Prolonged periods of sitting reviewing medical records, documentation
• Repetitive wrist motion and occasional lifting of 10-20 pounds
• Requires frequent verbal and written communication in English
• Intact sight and hearing with or without assistive devices is required
• Must be able to handle a fast paced environment, moving independently from one location to another

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the council in Social Work Education required
• LCSW preferred
• If working in the state of South Carolina must meet and maintain license requirements as outlined by the state
• At least 1-year professional experience in hospital or health related setting preferred
• Expertise with Data Management Tools
• Adherence to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics

Our Commitment to You

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care