Licensed Soc Worker

Social Worker

Assess the psychosocial status of patients and communicate findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsel patients and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provide crisis intervention when necessary.

Assess for, and educate interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work. Educate patients and families on, and assist in, preparation of advanced directives. Provide information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Serve as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. Maintain and develop contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel. Participate in the development of the plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.

Participate in discharge planning when needed. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of one year experience in health care. Experience in a long term care setting preferred. Bachelor's degree required. Current Massachusetts licensure: LCSW or LICSW. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.