Social Worker

Job Description

Job Function:

• Performs comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
• Identifies behaviors and issues that affect coping at the end of life Identifies issues that may have an impact on the safety of patients and families.
• Identifies availability of support systems to meet patient/family goals Identifies bereavement risks and communicates these appropriately.
• Collaborates with other disciplines in the development of the plan of care.
• Provides input to the development of short-term and long-term goals.
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborates with external resources in developing the plan of care.
• Collaborates with other disciplines in the implementation of the plan of care.
• Counsels patients and families in strategies to cope with issues of loss and terminal illness. Participates with other disciplines in family conferences.
• Provides referrals to appropriate community services.
• Facilitates movement between levels of hospice care.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of social work services.
• Modifies interventions based on input from the IDT Serves as a resource to team members.
• Maintains high standards of professional practice. Completes documentation according to agency guidelines.
• Maintains current knowledge of community resources and eligibility requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of hospice Medicare benefit and other insurance coverage.
• Participates in the agency’s Performance Improvement program.
• Participates in utilization review activities.
• Provides appropriate bereavement services for survivors.
• Accurately identifies bereavement risks. Develops and implements bereavement plan of care based on input of IDT and assessment of risk. Plans, implements and supervises bereavement groups.
• Participates in community outreach and education programs designed to assess and manage bereavement needs and services.
• Assists in the development of agency policies and procedures. Provides orientation to new employees.
• Assists with growing agency business. Participates in community education and outreach.
• Assists with orientation and training of hospice volunteers. Cross trains to learn new skills.
• Accepts other assignments as requested to support agency.

Education: Masters degree in social work – Required

Skills: At least one year post masters social work experience Current NJ SW license

Minimum Degree Required: Master’s Degree