Medical Social Worker BSW

Description:Coordinate and provide medical social work services to hospice patients and familiesRequirements:EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education preferred or bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology or other field related to social work.Two years of clinical experience preferredOne year of social work experience in health care setting preferredKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of careAbility to work on an interdisciplinary teamAbility to work a flexible scheduleWillingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptivenessTRAINING-Initial And Ongoing:Complete Hospice volunteer/staff training programComplete Hospice orientation programObtain 12 hours of continuing education per year, including mandatory safety in-serviceAttend minimum of six staff meetings per yearAttend assigned team meetings every two weeksDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist in orienting new team members, as requestedParticipate in quality improvement programAdhere to strict confidentialityAdhere to safety policy and practicesComplete employee time record accurately per policyCooperate with all government agencies and outside auditorsAssist with updating policies and procedures, as appropriateComplete annual TB screeningAssure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept currentMaintain up-to-date documentation required and specified in Hospice policy and procedurePerform other duties assigned by supervisorEvaluate the physical, financial, psychological, spiritual, and pre-bereavement needs of the patient/family in coordination with interdisciplinary teamAssist in assessing patient appropriateness for servicesIf patient not appropriate, recommend other services available and refer to community agencies, as appropriateEducate the patient and family about Hospice servicesAssess the financial resources of the patient and family and instruct them on coverage for Hospice services,i.e. Hospice Medicare/Medicaid benefit, Medicare, private insurance, as appropriateDiscuss Hospice policy on Fee for Service when appropriateAccess the appropriateness for support services within Hospice and, if appropriate, refer to master social worker or bereavement teamDiscuss Hospice volunteer, chaplain services, Veterans Honoring Veterans, and, if desired, refer to volunteer coordinator and/or chaplainDevelop plan of care with goals defined by the patient/family and Hospice interdisciplinary teamProvide social work services according to patient plan of careCommunicate patient changes or family needs to volunteer, chaplain, massage therapist and minister, if applicableAssist patient/family with applications, forms, etc. for implementation of appropriate servicesAssist the physician and the interdisciplinary team (including the minister) in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health problemsHelp the patient/family set prioritiesSupport individual coping mechanisms and facilitate constructive expression of feelings and concernsEvaluate the effectiveness of social work interventions on a regular basis and when changes occur in the patient/family situationReview and update the plan of care as changes occur in the patient's condition and as required by regulationsCommunicate with team members on an ongoing basis, apprising the primary team of any changesCommunicate with other social workers who might provide care in the primary social worker's absenceRotate on-call responsibilities, as neededConduct timely utilization reviewsParticipate in volunteer/staff training, as requestedProvide support at time of death, when appropriateAttend funeral or receiving to provide support to familyServe palliative care patients, as assigned by team leaderPHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasksSpeech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contactAbility to sit as required to perform dutiesAbility to stand, bend and lift an average of 30 poundsManual dexterity with the ability to manipulate office equipment and complete written documentationAbility to walk, squat, kneel, climb and balanceSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver's license

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