ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInclude the following:
- Assumes primary responsibility for medical social services for Hospice patients and families
- Assesses patient/family social and emotional factors in order to estimate their capacity and potential to cope with the terminal illness and death
- Assesses patient/family ability to meet financial obligations and offer appropriate resources and activate resources as indicated
- Collaborates with other members of the Interdisciplinary Group to develop a comprehensive plan of care and goals within two days of the start of the patient's care and as necessary throughout the provision of services to assure response to the patient's/family changing needs
- Provides patient/family-counseling services that are consistent with the established plan of care under medical supervision, to include bereavement counseling in situations determined to be high risk
- Accurately documents observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided in accordance with Hospice policy and procedures on the day services are rendered. Submits documentation in a timely manner
- Assists patient, family and staff in utilizing community resources
- Assists in discharge planning form Hospice service when care is no longer appropriate
- Participates in Hospice and community programs and presentations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters degree in social work from an accredited school of social work
- If the state has registration practices, registration to practice as a Medical Social Worker in the state(s) in which the Hospice is certified
- One year of social work experience in a health care setting
- If the state has registration practices, registration to practice as a Medical Social Worker in the state(s) in which the Hospice is certified
- Ability to meet Hospice's conditions of employment regarding health clearance, and provisions of professional references
- Transports self to patient's home/facility, may be in multiple locations in a workday
- Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision
- Extensive knowledge of healthcare and long-term care organizations and their structure
- Ability to effectively communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing
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