Hospice Social Worker – LMSW/LCSW FullTime Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Job Description:

Job Category:

Behavioral Health, Counseling, and Clergy Work Shift/Schedule:

9 Hour Morning – Evening Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation ofimproving the health of our communities. About the

Role:

Job Summary Evaluates patients/families appropriateness for care and individualpsychosocial needs. Develops plan of care in coordination withInterdisciplinary Team and provides social services as applicablethrough the performance of a variety of services, interventions andmodalities. Cares for neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult,and geriatric age clients. Performs clinical duties in accordancewith population specific guidelines as outlined in policy andprocedures, and applicable regulatory standards. Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Georgia license in Social Work(LMSW or LCSW). Maintains current BLS certification.

Educational Requirements:

Masters Degree in Social Work from aschool accredited by the Council on Social Work Educationrequired.

Minimum Experience:

Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

Preferred Educational Requirements:

Preferred Experience:

One (1) to three (3) years experience inthe hospice setting or related clinical experience in amulti-disciplinary setting.

Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Clinical skills
• Communication (verbal and written), organization, processfacilitation
• Computer skills
• Counseling/Casework/Group
• Customer service
• Understanding of organizational behavior Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
• Participates in the patient consultation/admission process.

Assists in determining appropriateness for care. Providespatient/family education of the hospice philosophy, services andcoverage. Prioritizes a smooth care transition through stronginterdisciplinary team communication.

• Conducts initial and ongoing patient/familypsycho-social-spiritual needs assessments within established timeframes. Identifies and prioritize needs. Monitors crisis risk inareas such as complicated grief, falls, abuse, neglect,exploitation and suicide.
• Develops and updates the Plan of Care in coordination with thepatient/family and interdisciplinary team. Plans and updatesinterventions in response to ongoing assessment. Monitors progresstowards goals. Monitors and plans for discharge needs.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Group Process. Representssocial work involvement in the plan of care. Assists the team inunderstanding the significant social and emotional needs ofpatient/family. Assists volunteer coordinator with involvement andoversight of hospice volunteers in the IDG.
• Provides case management services to patient/family. Assists withMedicare, Medicaid, Veteran’s Administration and other benefitneeds. Assists with verification of patient/family financial statusand needs. Advocates for and brokers community resources asappropriate to patient/family need.
• Provides therapy/counseling services to patient/family asappropriate to need. Supports adjustment to illness/impendingdeath. Facilitates specific problem resolution. Supports patient/family relational work; supports life review andclosure needs. Assists in the search for meaning, peace,purpose.
• Conducts grief needs assessment at the time of death andcollaborates with the program’s grief support services tofacilitate a smooth transition to after care services.

Ensuresaccurate and timely hand off communication. Participates in directgrief support services as needed and as coordinated through griefsupport services program. Supports/participates in grief supportprogramming such as remembrance services, education events.

• Attends meetings as required by department/organization. Staffmeetings, work group/committee meetings, education sessions,etc.
• Participates in clinical and community outreach activities.

Provides patient/family/community education. Assists with patientconsultations/admissions to ensure a smooth initiation of care.

Promotes a positive public image of the hospice program.

• Adheres to regulatory and organization/department compliancestandards. Manages assigned caseload volumes. Adheres to physician orders for visit frequency. Participates in performance improvement activities. Completesdocumentation accurately and timely.
• Completes special projects and other duties as requested orassigned such as: Participates in committee work. Assists indevelopment/revision of policies and procedures. Serves as teamleader as requested. Provides individual and/or group grief supportactivities. Covers on-call shifts. Physical Demands

Weight Lifted:

Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

Weight Carried:

Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65%of time

Vision:

Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time

Kneeling/Stooping/Bending:

Occasionally 0-30% of time

Standing/Walking:

Occasionally 0-30% of time

Pushing/Pulling:

Occasionally 0-30% of time

Intensity of Work:

Occasionally 0-30% of time

Job Requires:

Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding,Driving Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a teaminvested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reachyour goals.

NGHS:

Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employerand will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis ofrace, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin,marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, orany other legally protected classification or status.