Patriot At Home
Location
Green, Ohio
The Hospice Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments, develops patient care plans, and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings. They also provide emotional support to patients and families while maintaining accurate clinical records.
Candidates must hold a valid Ohio social work license and possess either a Master of Social Work or a Bachelor of Social Work with at least one year of experience. A reliable, insured vehicle and the ability to travel to patient homes are required.
Conduct a psychosocial assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program. This includes emotional, social, financial and environmental resources and to identify appropriate psychosocial problems, interventions and goals for the patient’s plan of care. Participate in IDG meetings and the development of the patient’s plan of care. Observe, record and report changes on the patient's emotional and social factors that are being affected by the patient's illness and his/her need for care and his/her response to treatment. Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan and daily notes. Evaluate the patients and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the medical social work intervention. Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients’ Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits. Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities. If the patient/family declines Social Work services, the Social worker continues to offer support to the IDG in its care of the patient and to monitor the patient/caregiver’s evolving needs. Participate in discharge planning, as needed. Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Medical Social Worker practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading. Assess the patient's/ family members’ ability to cope with the patient’s dying. Act as consultant to the members of the health team, assists them in understanding the social, emotional and environmental factors related to the patient's health problems. Help patients to utilize the resources of their families and the community.
The ability to access patients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required. Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing.
Social Worker means an individual who is currently licensed to practice social work under the licensure categories of Licensed Independent Practitioner of Clinical Social Work, or Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Social Worker. Must be Licensed by State of Ohio. Has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Or Has a baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, has 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting and is supervised by an MSW. The BSW will be supervised by an MSW. If BSW, one (1) year of Social Work experience mandatory; If MSW, one (1) year of Social Work experience preferred. Hospice experience preferred. Must be a license driver with an insured automobile in good working order Licensed Social Worker. Must be Licensed by State of OHIO The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing
We cannot wait for you to join our team! Patriot Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.