HOSPICE MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER Position Available In Durham, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Hospice Medical Social Worker position at Liberty Home Care & Hospice Services in Durham, NC, requires a Master's of Social Work degree from an accredited school with at least one year of practical experience. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, conducting clinical assessments, and coordinating care services. Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to travel are essential.
Job Description
HOSPICE MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Liberty Home Care & Hospice Services
Durham, NC
Professional Licensed Health Care
Part Time, Monday- Friday
Posted 04/14/
Req # 49249 Liberty Cares
With Compassion At Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity andpassion. We are currently seeking an experienced:
HOSPICE MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Part Time (Durham and Burlington)
Job Description:
Provide direct patient care services and documentation of patient care data.
Provide clinical assessment for the development of individualized care plan, and set goals for patient treatment. a working knowledge of psycho-social principles and family dynamic development. Identification and assessment of social, emotional, financial and environmental factors which may affect the medical plan of treatment and desired oue.
Communicate with agency personnel and coordinate with other services in providing optimum care.
Provide assistance with homecare visits as needed. Relate well to patient/family at all levels responding professionally to verbal and nonverbalmunicators.
Utilizemunity resource planning in providing patient services, and educate patients/family on how to utilize these resources.
Evaluate bereavement needs of families through initial bereavement assessments and interdisciplinary team coordination.
Provide bereavement support and grief care to patients and caregivers.
Job Requirements:
Masters of Social Work degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education with a minimum of one year practical experience, preferably in the home health/hospice care environment.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectivelymunicate within a multidisciplinary setting.
Accept travel and working conditions as assigned.
Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually.
