Hospice Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Lighthouse Hospice is driven to provide a professional hospice workplace where the employee is respected and valued. We recognize that creating a culture of trust, kindness and appreciation is required to retain the best talent, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our team members all have one special thing in common. We deeply care for each other as much as we care for our patients and families. Each member of our team has been carefully chosen, not only for their exceptional skill set but also for their gifts of compassion and respect for others. We found that hiring people for this reason, combined with creating an environment where each individual can showcase their strengths, enables our team to achieve their highest potential. If you are searching for a great place to work, a place where you can make a real difference, where you can learn and grow with some of the best talent in the area, then we would love to speak with you!

Job Title: Hospice Social Worker

Job Summary: Hospice social services will be provided by a qualified social worker, under the direction of a physician. Social work services will be based on the patient’s psychosocial assessment and the patient and family’s needs. The social worker will participate in the coordination of care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/IDT) and participate in on-call rotation per the Hospice needs.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Masters Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Licensure: Current and valid license as a social worker (LCSW or LSW) issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-Division of Professional Regulation. Current drivers license.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in palliative care or hospice preferred.

Skills: Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to work with computers.

Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in facilities and patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; exposure to unpleasant weather.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses and completes the Comprehensive Assessment within five days of the patient’s election of hospice care to identify patient and family’s psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidence by Plan of Care (POC) documentation, clinical records, IDG/IDT meetings, and community resource referrals.
• Assists with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling and may assist in changes in the level of care as indicated by the patient or family’s needs.
• Uses effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
• Provides patient and family/care giver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief.
• Promote hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Attends IDG/IDT meetings, participate in the patient care planning process and coordinating and collaborating with the IDG/IDT to promote coordination of patient care.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.
• Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients and their privacy and property.
• Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Follows the Hospice’s infection control policy.
• Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Participates in the Hospice’s educational in-service programs as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided using EMR.
• Ensure that all interventions adhere to hospice philosophy, polices, and regulatory guidelines.
• Provides effective communication to patients, family, team members, and other health care professionals.

Benefits: 401(K) and Employee Referral Program

Salary: $33.00-$39.00 per hour based on experience

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged standing and walking, required. May require occasionally working under stressful conditions providing counseling and education to terminally ill patients and their families.