Social Worker, Palliative Care Outpatient

** Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did.  Come join our team.
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* Job Summary:

The Palliative Care Social Worker - Outpatient is accountable for psychosocial assessments and provision of medical social services for the patient and family, in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care. Palliative Care is a collaborative interdisciplinary care delivery model which accesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates options and services to meet an individual’s health needs with focus on symptom management, comfort, and quality of life treatment/care decisions through communication and available resources.

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations governing the privacy and of patients’ protected health information.
** Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
*** Performs and documents psychosocial assessments.
* Assists the palliative care team and/or directly facilitates patient-family meetings for goal setting and advance care planning.
* Provides emotional support for patients and families facing advanced illness.
* Coordinates educational and outreach services relevant to the social service palliative care interface.
* Participates in palliative care quality improvement initiatives.
* Provides liaison function between system-wide outpatient palliative care team and inpatient palliative care team, discharge planning, and social service departments.
* Provides liaison function between palliative care team and community hospice, home care agencies, long-term care facilities and other community services as needed.
* Attends monthly and periodic team meetings for the operational and administrative functions of the palliative care service.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
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* Qualifications:

*** Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work.
* LCSW licensure required.
* AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
* Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker (CHP-SW) required within 2 years of hire.
* Must be able to obtain NPI for outpatient billing.
* Valid driver’s license and must meet MWHC Driver’s Suitability criteria.
* Knowledge and experience in palliative care, end-of-life, and hospice care.
* Experience with computer technology required – experience with Windows based programs, e-mail, Microsoft Word, and keyboarding.
* Demonstrated abilities for self-management, critical thinking, problem resolution, interdisciplinary communication, and proven ability to work with diverse personalities and situations.  MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.  

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* Physical Requirements:

** Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination.
** Mental Requirements:
** Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.  Ability to multi-task.  Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.  Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
** Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards:
** Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.  Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”Compensation Pay Range:$32.44 - $45.42