Summary:

The PT Social Worker will work collaboratively as part of an innovative team to help grow a new serious illness organization serving SC. The PT Social Worker exemplifies the mission, vision, and values, of Caring Seasons Health by: Delivering an excellent patient care experience. Being fully present with patients and families and focusing on how we make them feel. Performing psychosocial assessments on patients/families to identify support systems and barriers to care. Managing distressing symptoms requires non-pharmacological interventions. Providing patient/family counseling with regards to family dynamics, quality of life goals, end-of-life wishes, and grief. Assessing the coping skills of the patient or family and providing education to promote healthy coping strategies. Assisting in the development of short- and long-term goal planning. Effectively collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and their families. Identifying and contributing to patient safety initiatives. Ability to educate and assist with end-of-life planning/advance directives. Make referrals to appropriate agencies on behalf of the patient and family. Managing & communicating patient/family expectations. Evaluating the primary caregiver's ability to provide care. Conducting appropriate goals-based care conversations with patients and their families. Demonstrating comfort level with difficult conversations. Evaluating the bereavement needs of the family /caregiver and developing a bereavement plan of care. Delivering culturally competent care. Completing accurate and timely documentation. Providing spectacular customer service for patients, families, and referral sources.

Knowledge, Skills,& Abilities:

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations r/t Hospice. Knowledge of the philosophy of comfort, dignity, autonomy, quality of life, and empowerment. Knowledge of common grief responses. Practices within the scope of license/certification. Demonstrates ability to function in variety of care environments, including home settings, skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, etc. Practices safety and infection control methods. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Zoom / TEAMS. Excellent problem-solving skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate. Ability to effectively work virtually when needed.

Qualifications:

Master of Social Work degree. LMSW. Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance (or other mode of personal transportation). Prior healthcare experience serving seriously ill patients - Preferred. Prior home health experience a plus. Committed to the work of anti-racism and pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion, to foster a safe and transformational environment for staff and patients to work, receive care, and thrive in their everyday lives. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, even if they are not confident, they meet 100% of the listed qualifications, and allow us to evaluate candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities using an intentional equity lens.

Pay:

$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Mileage reimbursement Ability to

Relocate:

Fort Mill, SC:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person