Provide social work services to ensure patients and their families receive psychosocial support. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, implementing care plans, and facilitating community referrals.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work and 1-3 years of experience in a healthcare setting. A valid NC Clinical Social Worker license is preferred.
Four Seasons is proud to have been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work, and to have been Living Wage Certified in Western North Carolina [https://fourseasonscare.org/four-seasons-living-wage-certified/]. Our approach to providing not only excellent care to our patients and families, but also providing the same heartfelt care and commitment to our employees, leads us to be recognized as not only a leader in hospice and palliative care, but also a beacon of excellence as an employer in Western North Carolina. [https://fourseasonscare.org/four-seasons-living-wage-certified/]
Our benefits.
Four seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include:
Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care
Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire
403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Up to 6 Paid Holidays
Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage
A Robust Employee Wellness Program
Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year
Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year
Social worker
Reports To: Director of Patient Family Services
Status: Non exempt / hourly
FT, PT, PRN: Part time
Shift
Saturday -
Monday 8am - 4:30pm
On Call
Friday 4:30p - Monday 8am
Location: Elizabeth House/Community
Position summary
Provide social work services and support that ensures the patient and their family/caregiver receive psychosocial services according to the standards of Four Seasons Compassion for Life mission statement, policies, and procedures. SW works in a variety of locations including the IPU and the community based on need.
Essential duties & responsibilities
Responsible for performing initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of patients/family/caregiver with a holistic perspective that incorporates identification of support systems and barriers to care.
Implement a plan of care for each assigned patient/family/caregiver unit and evaluation of that plan of care
Serve as liaison to community health, welfare, and social agencies and make referrals to appropriate agencies on behalf of the patient and family.
Contribute to patient and family counseling and education with regards to family systems/dynamics and coping methods
Assist client/family/caregiver with determining health care goals and grief and loss goals.
Address advocacy needs for patients/families/and organization.
Responsible for organizing/facilitating the discharge of patients.
Actively participate in IDG team meetings for development and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care
Evaluate the financial needs of each patient/family and make appropriate interventions for financial assistance.
Assist the family/caregivers in making final arrangements prior to or at time of patient’s death.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
Knowledge of electronic medical records systems
Expertise in discharge planning
Knowledge of Hospice Services to include Hospice Medicare Benefit
Demonstrate basic data entry skills
Demonstrate excellent organization skills
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
Minimum qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW) OR Master’s in Social Work (MSW)
Experience
• 1-3 years experience within a healthcare setting
Licensures & Certifications
(if applicable)
Valid NC, Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW) preferred
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
Hand dexterity to include gripping, pushing/pulling and writing
Other duties
Work to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies.
Perform duties in compliance with Medicare Condition of Participation
Participate in the coordination of the patient’s hospice care in accordance with professional standards of practice.
Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with all members of other teams involved in client’s care.
Demonstrate the ability to function in a variety of care environments, including home settings, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living environment, etc.
Evaluate bereavement/pre-bereavement needs of client/family/caregiver and develop bereavement plan of care based on that evaluation.
Assist patients and caregivers in understanding the levels of care and the financial implications of each level of care.
Responsible for obtaining the necessary information from third party providers for payment.
Responsible for facilitating internal referrals.
Assist in providing 24-hour on-call psychosocial services.
Conduct pre-admission consults and/or facilitate completion of consent forms.
Attend staff and mandatory in-services meetings, as required.
Participate in ongoing education and assume responsibility for updating professional skills.
