Hospice Medical Social Worker

Hospice Medical Social Worker Providence Home Care - 5.0 Oklahoma City, OK Job Details Part-time From $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Terminal illness counseling LSW Social Work License Volunteer management Social work Master's degree End-of-life care Home health Full Job Description Hospice Medical Social Worker Providence Home Care is an Oklahoma based company with a big vision…to be the best team of trusted home health care professionals on the planet, caring for people in a way that we would want to be cared for. We exist to bring hope and healing to the people we serve. We are truly on a mission to serve people with world-class health care within the context of our core SERVE values, which are… Serving, Everybody Matters, Results, Virtue, and Excellence. We are looking for great team members who share our vision and values. Providence is currently seeking a highly motivated clinician who is interested in using his/her interdisciplinary skills to provide professional medical social services to Providence Home Care's Hospice patients.

Responsibilities and desired skills include:

Assumes primary responsibility for medical social services for Hospice patients and families. Assesses patient/family social and emotional factors in order to estimate their capacity and potential to cope with the terminal illness and death. Assesses patient/family ability to meet financial obligations and offer appropriate resources and activate resources as indicated. Evaluates patient's insurance coverage and options in this regard. Collaborates with other members of the Interdisciplinary Group to develop a comprehensive plan of care and goals within two days of the start of the patient's care and as necessary throughout the provision of services to assure response to the patient's/family changing needs. Provides patient/family-counseling services that are consistent with the established plan of care under medical supervision, to include bereavement counseling in situations determined to be high risk. Accurately documents observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided in accordance with Hospice policy and procedures on the day services are rendered. Submits documentation in a timely manner. Assists patient, family and staff in utilizing community resources. Supervises counseling activity provided by the Hospice. Assists in discharge planning from Hospice service when care is no longer appropriate. Participates in Interdisciplinary Group conference and facilitates discussions of issues relating to the psychosocial component of Hospice care. As a member of the Interdisciplinary Group, assists team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to care of the terminally ill patient and the family. Participates in Hospice orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff. Participates in the orientation, training and coordination of volunteers working the Hospice programs as appropriate. Participates in Hospice and community programs and presentations as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of Hospice care and increase public awareness. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

Licensed as a Social Worker in Oklahoma under the licensure categories of Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Social Worker. A minimum of one year of social work experience in a health care setting. Ability to meet Hospice's conditions of employment regarding health clearance, and provisions of professional references. Transports self to patient's home/facility, may be in multiple locations in a workday. Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with Hospice's patients and their families.

Job Type:

Part-Time transition to

Full-Time Job Location:

Oklahoma City Pay:

From $30.00 per hour

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Hospice & Palliative Medicine Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

health care social work: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person