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VNA Health at Home

Medical Social Worker - Hospice

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A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

$65,702 / year median in Kentucky

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Where You'll Work VNA Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch. Job Summary and Responsibilities At VNA Health at Home, we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve. As a Medical Social Worker - Hospice , you'll engage in a range of exciting responsibilities, including: Establishing a care plan in accordance with the physician's plan of treatment. Providing crisis intervention as required. Assisting the physician and other caregivers in understanding the significant social, emotional and economic factors influencing the patient's ability to improve medically. Providing patient care education to patients and caregivers. Assisting in making appropriate community referrals to gain access to additional resources as needed (i.e. applications for public assistance, housing problems, additional health care resources, transportation) Working with the patient's caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimum caring relationship between the patient and caregiver. Completing and submitting all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
Job Requirements Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education. In Indiana, must also be certified under
IC25-23.6-4-3.
Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced. One year social work experience in a health care setting. Current CPR/BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross and compliance with state requirements Ready to Make a Difference? At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.