Medical Social Work - Hospice

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Licensed Medical Social Work (LMSW)-Home Health Hospice

Schedule: Monday-Friday-8 am-4:30 pm

Territory: Stark County with surrounding Summit County

Agency: Mercy Medical Home Healthcare and Hospice

SUMMARY 

The Medical Social Worker I - Hospice is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement. The Company adopts the social work scope of practice as outlined in the administrative rules of the state for its licensed MSW personnel. The MSW is responsible for any and all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required. 

• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels’ patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. 

• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work. 

• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. 

• Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. 

• Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. 

• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. 

• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel. 

• Participates in the development of the plan of care and attends case conferences weekly. 

• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotion­ al factors related to health problems and death/dying issues. 

• Participates in discharge planning when needed. Assists patient and family/caregiver with securing durable power of attorney and with funeral arrangements, as needed. 

• Other duties as delegated by the Hospice Administrator 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. 

• Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying. 

• Ability to create positive impressions and communicate with a variety of people. Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co-workers. Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients. 

• Knowledgeable on social work best practices. Ability to make appropriate judgments. Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution. Detail-oriented and observant. 

• Disciplined style of work ethic. Ability to prioritize and be timely. Works efficiently. 

• Ability to follow directions and work as a team member. 

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in own name. 

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS 

• Licensed Social Worker with current license in the state of employment. 

• Master of Social Work preferred. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Knowledge  

Reading, Speaking, Writing English 

Constantly 66%-100% 

Communications Skills 

Constantly 66%-100% 

Computers / PDA 

Constantly 66%-100% 

Physical  

Walking - Frequently 34%-66% 

Bending - Occasionally 2%-33% 

Standing - Occasionally 2%-33% 

Sitting - Frequently 34%-66% 

Driving - Occasionally 2%-33% 

Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Rarely 1% or less 

Stretching/Reaching - Occasionally 2%-33% 

Climbing - Occasionally 2%-33% 

Hand/finger dexterity - Constantly 66%-100% 

Stooping (bend at waist) - Occasionally 2%-33% 

Sensory Activities 

Distinguish smell/temperature - Rarely 1% or less 

Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100% 

Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100% 

Talking on the telephone - Frequently 34%-66% 

Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100% 

Hearing on the telephone - Frequently 34%-66% 

Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100% 

Other Sensory Activities 

 N/A

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED. 

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.