Medical Social Worker-Hospice PRN

Responsibilities

• Meet or contact the patient and/or family/caregiver(s) for an initial referral assessment visit or home setting to address/identify psychosocial needs and goals of the patient and family.
• Provide direct Social Work services to the patient and family, including but not limited to clinical assessment, counseling, teaching, crisis intervention, and procurement of and/or referral to community resources.
• Collect, record, and report patient data. Document and communicate information regarding patient status.
• Participate in interdisciplinary and other various meetings.
• Coordinate care with nurses, therapists, and other health‑care providers in the delivery of patient services.
• Advocate for the patient and provide counseling and teaching – important aspects of the role.
• Review and provide input for policies and procedures related to the delivery of social services through the Hospice program.
• Participate in mandatory training on EHR and Empower (time & attendance) and demonstrate basic competency in the functions applicable to the role.

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work or Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or another field related to social work and will be supervised by an MSW.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting OR has a Bachelor’s degree from a school of social work, is employed by the hospice department before Dec. 2, 2008, and is not required to be supervised by an MSW.
• Possess a working knowledge of community health, welfare and social agencies, as well as any federal, state or local rules and regulations for reimbursement.
• Completed and cleared Idaho state background check.

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively interact with patients, significant others, and other health team members, including medical staff members.
• Show creativity and ability to problem‑solve in the home environment.
• Display effective communication skills, precision, accuracy and thoroughness – essential to this job.