Job Description
Responsible for managing all aspects of the provision of patient social services including managing the members of the social work team. Establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for social services to meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the organizations mission and philosophy.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborates with hospitals and community agencies to facilitate continuity of care as needed
Assesses social, psychosocial and emotional factors related to patients’ illness to determine ability to cope with death and the dying process.
Assesses grief needs, suicide risk and interventions.
Assists with discharge planning and has a knowledge of community resources available for patient needs.
Facilitates difficult conversations around goals of care, Advanced care directives and family dynamics between patients and loved ones.
Represents the hospice team in the community when meeting with families and patients to discuss services.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Master’s degree in social work
LCSW/MSW Required
At least 1 year Hospice Experience
Collaborates with hospitals and community agencies to facilitate continuity of care as needed
Knowledge of corporate business management, governmental regulations and standards
Demonstrates good communications and public relations skills
Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Blood & Bodily Fluids
Latex
Odors, Chemicals
Disease
Hazardous Drugs
Other:
TB (to require mask)
Mechanical/Electrical
Other:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Twisting/turning from waist
Left/right foot movement
Push/Pull objects
Reaching above shoulder level
Reaching below shoulder level
Handing (holding, grasping, working with hands)
Repetitive movement of the hand (includes typing and ten-key use)
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
