Full Time Hospice MSW Social Worker

United States·Mount PleasantFull-timemid

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Performs initial psychosocial, emotional,

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MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
One year of experience in Home Health Care preferred
Hospice experience preferred
Valid Driver's License, car insurance and reliable transportation

Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed care plans
Provides care under the direction of a physician. Participates in IDT conferences observing, assessing and bringing information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family.
Documents all patient/family visits, telephone contacts and referral actions timely, accurately and concisely in the patient record.
Conducts reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required.
Provides crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
Plays an active role as a care advocate for the patient/family unit.
Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals.
Provides ongoing counseling related to issues of death and dying to the patient and family as needed.
Participates as a member of the Bereavement Team as assigned.
Adheres to all Hospice policies.