Per Diem Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

Responsibilities

· Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.

· Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.

· Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.

· Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

· Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

· Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

· Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.

· Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.

· Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.

· Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.

· Participates in discharge planning.

· Other duties as delegated by the Director of Nursing /Supervisor.

Requirements

· Graduate of a master’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

· Minimum of one year's experience in health care.

· State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners licensure preferred.

· MSW preferred.

· Experience in a home health or hospice care preferred.

· Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

· Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

· Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.