Medical Social Worker - Hospice (MSW)

Adena Hospice, LLC; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adena Hospice, LLC is seeking a Medical Social Worker, Hospice in Ohio to implement standards of care and ensure compliance with the service agreement. The MSW must hold an active social work license in the state.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessment, counseling, documentation, and coordinating care with patients, families and the health care team to support dignified end-of-life care. Experience in hospice and compassion are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker with current license in the state of employment.
• Master of Social Work preferred.
• Minimum of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
• Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
• Ability to create positive impressions and communicate with a variety of people.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating.
• Compassionate and caring while working with patients.
• Knowledgeable on social work best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate judgments.
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Disciplined style of work ethic.
• Ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Works efficiently.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in own name.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers.
• Assess in patient’s residence and plan safe alternatives.
• Conduct social evaluations and plan interventions.
• Counsel patients and families on stress and coping.
• Maintain clinical records for all referred patients.
• Provide information and referrals for patients and families.
• Share information with patients, families, and community agencies.
• Liaise between patients, families and community agencies.
• Maintain collab with staff to support patient care.
• Develop contracts with public/private agencies for resources.
• Participate in care plan development and weekly conferences.
• Assist physicians and team on social/emotional factors.
• Participate in discharge planning when needed.
• Assist with durable power of attorney and funeral planning.
• Other duties as delegated by Hospice Administrator.

Skills

Licensed Social Worker

MSW preferred

Healthcare experience

Hospice experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Social Work preferred

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. Agency: Adena Hospice Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. *This role requires social work license!*

The Medical Social Worker, Hospice is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement. The Company adopts the social work scope of practice as outlined in the administrative rules of the state for its licensed MSW personnel. The MSW is responsible for any and all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Licensed Social Worker with current license in the state of employment.
• Master of Social Work preferred.
• Minimum of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
• Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
• Ability to create positive impressions and communicate with a variety of people.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating.
• Compassionate and caring while working with patients.
• Knowledgeable on social work best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate judgments.
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Disciplined style of work ethic.
• Ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Works efficiently.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in own name.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment.
• Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Counsels’ patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
• Participates in the development of the plan of care and attends case conferences weekly.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
• Participates in discharge planning when needed.
• Assists patient and family/caregiver with securing durable power of attorney and with funeral arrangements, as needed.
• Other duties as delegated by the Hospice Administrator.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: N/A

HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS: Health Requirements:

Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions listed below. Bloodborne exposure risk is all.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. An extensive amount of travel is required for this position. Constantly (66%-100%): Reading, Speaking, Writing English Communications Skills Computer/PDA Usage Hand/finger dexterity Hearing/Seeing Talking in person Hearing in person Vision for close work Frequently (34%-66%) Walking Sitting Talking on the phone Hearing on the phone Occasionally (2%-33%) Driving Bending Standing Stretching/Reaching Climbing Stooping (bend at waist) Rarely (1% or less) Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance Distinguish smell/taste

We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Adena Home Health and Hospice is a partner with Alternate Solutions Health Network. ASHN will never ask, nor require a candidate to provide money for work equipment and network access during the application process. If you become aware of any instances where you as a candidate are asked to provide information and do not believe it is a legitimate request from Humana or affiliate, please contact [e-mail] to validate the request. ASHN will never ask, nor require a candidate to provide money for work equipment and network access during the application process. If you become aware of any instances where you as a candidate are asked to provide information and do not believe it is a legitimate request from Humana or affiliate, please contact [e-mail] to validate the request.

Post-acute care is at the center of improving health outcomes. We care for patients where they spend the majority of their time – in their homes. This privileged position allows us to see things that are invisible to a patient’s primary care or hospital physician, and to deliver the best possible care tailored to each patient’s setting. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve away from hospital-centric care, our work, caring for patients in their homes becomes more important than ever. Our success helping patients recover comes from engaging with them. We start at the facility bedside and coordinate each patient's transition back to their home, ensuring a smooth transition and that their care plan is right for them. We support complex, high-acuity, medically-at-risk aging patients. This is the most challenging group of individuals to serve, and we find it the most rewarding. And we do this all in partnership with health systems. Together we create a seamless care environment that enables patients to receive excellent care in the setting that best meets their needs.