Social Worker, Mental Health

Social Worker

Pay: $55000 - $65000 / yearly Depending on Degree and Experience

This position is responsible for the development and delivery of social work service, to promote access to funding mechanisms for patients in need of care, and to promote interdisciplinary collaboration for the support of emotional and social well‑being of patients and families.

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide.

• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
• Earned Time Off
• 401 (K) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
• Earned Time Off
• 401 (K) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Conducts a complete psychosocial assessment of the patient and family and the initial bereavement assessment within five (5) days of admission to hospice care in the Electronic Medical Record . Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to formulate the Plan of Care (POC) at the time of admission.
• Must be available to discuss the POC with the admitting RN on the day of admission for new patients.
• When requested by the patient/family, conducts regular social work visits and documents the assessment, interventions and outcomes of the visit.
• Assists patients and families as needed with insurance needs. Upon admission evaluates insurance coverage and helps with obtaining Medicaid or other insurance coverage when the patient does not have a payer source.
• Coordinates with the Volunteer Coordinator in requesting and monitoring volunteer services.
• Participates in the IDT Meeting and updates the POC at least every 14 days. Acts as consultant to hospice program staff.
• Communicates all changes in the patient’s level of care status to the Patient Care Coordinator.
• Participates in discharge planning. Responsible for facilitating discharge and transfer of patients to other healthcare providers when hospice care is no longer requested or appropriate, and completes the appropriate paperwork.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Process and evaluation of social services.
• Identifies psychosocial problems and establishes goals that are pertinent, personalized, and measurable as evidenced by documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Hospice Benefit and is able to convey that knowledge to patients and families.
• Conducts the after death bereavement assessment. With the Chaplain makes bereavement telephone calls to caregivers. Initiates bereavement telephone calls to follow up with families (after 1 week; 2 months; 6 months and 12 months) following the death of a patient.
• Explains Advanced Directives to Patients/Families and communicates and documents patient decisions to the patient’s attending physician.
• Assists patient/family with making funeral arrangements, as needed.
• Assists with community outreach by providing in‑services and/or other forms of education related to hospice care in the community as planned with the Hospice Administrator and other IDT members.
• Documents patient and family response to psychosocial interventions in an accurate, and timely manner and is completed in the Electronic Record. Transfers of electronic information must be completed at least twice daily.
• Delivers or supervises the delivery of social services to the patient and/or family. Knowledgeable of federal, state and local/community resources for patients, when appropriate, and assists patients/families in identifying and accessing these resources. Maintains and updates regularly a Social Work Community Resource Guide with a current copy maintained in the office,…