Job Description

As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, provides psycho-social support to hospice patients.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

Degrees allowed:

• Has a baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or
• A baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and is supervised by an MSW; and

-Has 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting; or

-Has a baccalaureate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work

• Education, is employed by the hospice before December 2, 2008, and is not required to be supervised by an MSW.
• Social work supervision: The Conditions of Participation require that, after the December 2, 2008 implementation deadline, the social workers that have BSWs and other degrees will need to have MSW supervision.
• BLS certification.
• Valid Drivers license.

Required Skills

• Two years experience as a social worker in hospital, long term care or hospice setting.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 16-31%

Walking - 16-31%

Standing - 1-15%

Bending/Squatting - 1-15%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 1-15%

OSHA Category

Minimal potential for direct exposures.

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

Other Physical/Environmental Demands

Lifting - 0-50lbs, 35lbs or more with assistance

Carrying - 0-50lbs, 35lbs or more with assistance

Pulling - up to 100lbs

Pushing - up to 100lbs

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Mission, Service, and Values

Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions

• Performs/documents psychosocial assessment.
• Attends the Interdisciplinary Team and/or directly facilitates patient-family meetings for goal setting and care planning.
• Provides liaison function between the Interdisciplinary Team, discharge planning, and social service departments.
• Provides liaison function between the Interdisciplinary Team and hospice, home care agencies, long term care facilities, and other community services as needed.
• Leads the Bereavement Support Group and facilitates referrals for advanced grief counseling if necessary.