Hospice MSW
Description:
Job Details
Franklin County (HHH) - Ohio
$60000.00 - $80000.00 Salary/year
Description
Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Medical Social Worker to join our hospice team. We’re committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.
Hospice Medical Social Worker:
Shift: Monday – Friday; Standard Business Hours
Office Location: 800 Yard St. Suite 300 Columbus, OH 43212
Service Areas: Franklin County & Surrounding Counties
Travel: Required (Mileage Reimbursement, $0.48/Mile)
Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000
Job Summary:
The Hospice and Home Health Medical Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for providing a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families, as well as patients receiving home health care.
This includes assessing psychosocial status, implementing care plans, and ensuring compliance with state Medical Social Work Practice Acts and company policies.
Responsibilities:
Psychosocial Assessment and Care
Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of patients and families/caregivers.
Develop and implement care plans including social service goals, supportive counseling, problem-solving, and community referrals.
Provide pre-bereavement and bereavement support, including support groups as appropriate.
Patient and Family Support
Serve as an advocate and support person for patients and families/caregivers.
Provide information and refer to additional services as needed regarding practical and environmental needs.
Assist families with advanced directives, end of life planning, and care facility placements when appropriate.
Participate in discharge planning and ensure continuity of care.
Link patients with community resources and services.
Collaboration and Communication
Serve as an active participant with the Hospice IDG and attend routine IDG meetings every 15 days as scheduled.
Maintain collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary team members.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and in-services to contribute to patient care planning.
Serve as a liaison between patients/families and community agencies, maintaining and developing contracts with public and private resources.
Documentation and Compliance
Maintain accurate clinical records, progress notes, and reports in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Ensure compliance with company policies, Medicare regulations, and professional standards.
Manage related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited school required.
Licensure and/or certification as required by the state.
Minimum of two years of social service experience in healthcare setting or social services.
Knowledge of community resources and ability to obtain them for patients and families.
Understanding of hospice philosophy and principles of death/dying.
Ability to work independently in an interdisciplinary setting.
Valid driver’s license and an insured automobile in good working order.
Excellent observation, judgment, and communication skills, with the ability to provide timely written documentation.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to lift, pull, push, and manipulate equipment and patients/clients.
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
Ability to operate an automobile and provide services in patients’ homes.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for patients.
Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
Create and maintain a professional atmosphere.
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
401(k) Matching
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Time
Mileage Reimbursement ($0.48/Mile)
Referral Program
Flexible Schedule