PRN – Social Worker (MSW) – (Cartersville, GA.) ProHealth Hospice Position Available In Bartow, Georgia

PRN – Social Worker (MSW) – (Cartersville, GA.) ProHealth Hospice 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars Cartersville, GA 30120

JOB SUMMARY:

A Medical Social Worker provides social work services to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A person who has a master’s or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and has one year of social work experience in a health care setting, or 2. Two (2) years of appropriate experience (for assistant). 3. One (1) year experience in home care, preferred. 4. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency. 5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment. 6. Ability to work with individuals to enlist the cooperation of many people to perform/achieve a common goal.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies/procedures. 2. Understands and promotes principles of QAPI. 3. Acts as a consultant to other Agency personnel. 4. Participates in the coordination of Agency’s services with the services of other community resources; uses community resources. 5. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient information. 6. Serves as a resource person to employees, patients, physicians and other allied healthcare providers. 7. Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with physicians. 8. Accepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality. 9. Maintains current knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for social work services. 10. Immediately reports any accident, incident, lost articles or unusual occurrence to Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor. 11. Participates in in-services and/or continuing education programs. 12. Participates in patient care conferences. 13. Maintains contact with community support groups and provides professional expertise as required. 14. Plans/coordinates all social services within the Agency. 15. Documents all patient/family services provided as required by Agency policy. 16. Assists physician and other team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to health problems. 17. Participates in the development of the plan of care. 18. Prepares clinical and progress notes. 19. Works with the family. 20. Participates in discharge planning. 21. Other duties assigned by Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor (or Social Worker, if Social Work Assistant).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:  Ability to participate in physical activity and to do bending, lifting and/or standing on a regular basis.  Light lifting may be required.  Ability to work for extended period of time while sitting or standing. Licenses & Certifications Required MSW Preferred CPR Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.