Licensed Medical Social Worker - Hospice

 

Job Summary:
Primary function is to provide coordinated care in the home to patients of all age groups and perform psycho-social assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family.

What You Will Do:

• Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, grief, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals
• Provide individual patient/family counseling, crisis intervention, information and assistance with preparation of advance directives, funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibilities relative to legal and fiscal issues
• Facilitate community resources based on patient/family needs

Job Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors or Master's Degree in Social Work from a State accredited program.
Licensure: State Certification
Experience: One (1) year social worker experience in a health care agency.

 

Special Instructions: Please do not apply for this position unless you have hospice and/or home health industry experience, no exceptions.