Social Worker - Hospice - Requisition #860935

Infor; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Michigan seeks a qualified social worker to provide essential support in hospice care. Responsibilities include assessing patient and family needs, developing treatment plans, and delivering social services in homecare settings. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work, has a Michigan license, and is familiar with hospice regulations. This role requires strong communication and critical thinking skills while working in diverse home environments.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Michigan social worker license.
• Requires a master's degree in social work from an accredited institution.
• One year of experience in home health and hospice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs to develop treatment plans.
• Provide social services to patients receiving homecare and hospice.
• Maintain documentation and communication with team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Current Michigan social worker license

BCLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, documenting and providing medical social work services in accordance with the hospice philosophy, social services best practice, and hospice plan of care.

Essential Functions

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Assesses patient and family issues and develops an appropriate treatment plan.
• Obtains appropriate physician orders, sets goals, and monitors progress toward those goals.
• Provides direct social services to patients and family members who are receiving homecare and hospice services.
• Makes appropriate referrals to community agencies, assists in the referral process, and generally serves as a social worker in the agency's total program. Is a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.
• Provides guidance, counseling, instruction to patient/client and family, as well as to agency staff, regarding social, economic, psychological needs due to illness and/or motivation for increased independence.
• Provides education and support to patients and families as well as to other individuals involved in care of the patient.
• Services may include but not be limited to: a) family relationships; b) meaning of illness to the patient and family; c) cultural attitudes in relationship to illness; d) meaning of the home situation to the patient; e) ability of the patient and family to adjust to the patient at home; f) financial impact of illness upon the family.
• Maintains and completes accurate documentation and reports for all assigned patients.
• Maintains effective communication with other members of the team. Provides backup for homecare SW coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

Current license to practice as a social worker in the State of Michigan required. Master’s Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required. BCLS certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

One-year (1) experience in a home health and hospice setting preferred. Knowledge evident in implementation of social work interventions as ordered by a physician in the plan of care. Understands patient assessment protocols. Must have effective interpersonal skills in all areas of communication with strong oral communication skills. Will spend up to 75% of work time in conversation with health care team members and customers. Must be able to work independently and be capable of solving problems with theoretical and practical approaches using good judgment. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. Able to work in a self-directed and collaborative environment. Must exhibit strong clinical, organizational, documentation and teaching skills. Has critical thinking skills and ability to support the homecare and hospice philosophies. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in order to work with patients from a variety of cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. Has a working knowledge of federal and state regulations for hospice and homecare. Able to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands. Able to meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy. Demonstrates personal accountability for own continuous growth and development and seeks out appropriate learning opportunities to enhance competency and improve performance. Creates a caring experience for both internal and external customers, is courteous and respectful, anticipates and responds to customer needs. Is committed to continuous improvement for customers which includes safety, quality of care and excellent service, and gives high priority to customer satisfaction.

Working Conditions

May work in unpredictable home environments that include variations in cleanliness, temperature, behaviors, smoke, animals, and other potential hazards. Required to drive a car in all types of weather.

Physical Requirements

Constantly see/visual acuity, talk/hear. Frequently stand, sit, walk, reach, push/pull, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, stoop/kneel/crouch, taste/smell, lift/carry 1 to 50+ lbs.

Marshall, 200 N. Madison, Marshall, MI 49068