POSITION: MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER/BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR
REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides services and/ or establishes standards addressing the social and/ or emotional factors that impact the clients’ ability to achieve the goals of the Plan of Care.
Services are provided under the direction of a physician and in conjunction with other health care team members in accordance with the established policies and practices of the Agency.
QUALIFICATION
- Masters Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience. Hospice care experience preferred.
- CPR certification
- Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of resources available in the community.
- Licensed driver with automobile insurance, reliable transportation and good driving record.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNABILITY
*Assesses the psychosocial status of clients to determine factors that may interfere with client’s ability to achieve goals.
- Completes assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
- Develops a written plan to provide information and direction to other health team members.
- Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress in the clinical record.
- Communicates plans and changes to the physician and/or nursing supervisor and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
- Initiates referrals as appropriate.
- *Prepares Social histories to augment existing service, or as a guide in determining or changing level of service. This may include cultural factors, financial concerns and support system.
*Demonstrates teamwork and effective communication to accomplish client, team, and Agency goals.
- Participates in care conferences and other team or Agency meetings. Shares areas of expertise and initiates interdisciplinary referrals.
- Educates team members and clients/families about community resources and how to access them appropriately.
- Supervises the assessment, planning and implementation by the Social Service team as appropriate.
- Provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team and the Advisory Committee in identifying opportunities to improve services, and implement strategies to address unmet needs of clients.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the ongoing quality improvement process.
- Attends meetings as required.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
Work Location: In person