Per Diem Social Worker

The Social Worker's primary responsibilities are to provide direct services to patients and their families including: Individual counseling Group and family counseling Crisis intervention Patient advocacy, information and referral. General direction is provided by the Director of Patient Services. Considerable independent judgment is required. Completes initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of the patient's/family's response to the terminal illness. Evaluates coping skills in crisis situations. Fosters communication between patients and families. Assists patient and family in acquiring additional community resources, including Medicaid; serves as liaison with social service agencies as necessary. Assists in crisis intervention. Assists patient/family in preparation for impending death, including such items as wills and funeral arrangements. Counsels the patient/family as they work through their acceptance of the death and dying process and the grief process. Participates with Interdisciplinary Team (IDG) in the development and implementation of patient care plans. Serves as member of patient care team, interpreting/identifying psychosocial needs of the patient/family. Assists with volunteer training on relevant subjects. Assesses bereavement needs of survivors and communicates these to bereavement coordinator. Attends regional hospice social work meetings when possible. Maintains clinical records in a thorough and timely manner. Provides information to patient and/or family regarding residence unit cost and completes related paperwork. Facilitates support groups. Provides education and training to community groups as requested by the Director of Patient Services or the Executive Director. Requirements of a

Per Diem Social Worker:

Understands and is committed to the hospice philosophy of care. Functions well as a team member and receives supervision in a professional manner. Has excellent oral and written communications skill. Is comfortable with issues of death and dying. Has knowledge of the grief process. Has knowledge of family dynamics, especially in stressful situations. Able to work respectfully with people of different backgrounds and values. Maintains client confidentiality. Has a valid NYS driver's license, maintains own insurance and is able to provide own transportation.

Holds one of the following:

an MSW from an accredited school of Social Work; is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); or is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in New York State Has two (2) years of full-time paid, supervised experience in a health care or clinical setting involving direct counseling services to patients and their families. Ability to travel within agency service area. Occasional after hour interventions may be necessary to help a patient or family. Per diem positions are not benefit-eligible. Hospicare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

$40.17 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement Retirement plan Application Question(s): What is your commute time to Ithaca, NY?

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Ithaca, NY 14850