Medical Social Worker - Hospice

PeaceHealth • Longview, WA • 7h ago

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Social Worker - Hospice for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $38.22 - $57.34. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Hiring bonus may be available!

Job Summary

Responsible for the provision of direct social work service in Home Health and/or Hospice utilizing the professional healthcare process of assessment, problem identification/planning, action/intervention and clinical goal/outcome evaluation.

Details of the position:

Providing direct casework services to clients related to their medical/psychiatric diagnosis, including biopsychosocial assessment, assisting with long-term planning and decision making, crisis intervention and short-term therapy.

Performing holistic evaluation of patient/home, developing an appropriate plan of care, initiating discharge planning, evaluating progress towards goals and monitoring achievement of desired outcomes.

Providing skilled social work services to patients and education/instruction to patients and caregivers according to the home care/hospice plan of treatment.

Performing holistic assessment and, as clinical indicated, coordinating and modifying the plan of care with the patient, caregiver, case manager, primary physician and other members of the inter/multi-disciplinary healthcare team.

Evaluating patient/home environment as related to holistic healthcare/social needs and making appropriate referrals to other services, agencies and community resources as clinically indicated in collaboration with the case manager and primary physician.

Coordinating social work services, collaborating and communicating with other members of the inter/multi-disciplinary team to assure an appropriate and smooth flow of care/services for the patient through the care continuum.

Evaluating, reviewing, and revising the patient's social work plan of care on a regular basis and, as clinically indicated, taking prompt action in response to changes in the patient's health condition in collaboration with the case manager.

As part of on-going discharge planning and care coordination, evaluating interventions and outcomes of social work services by reviewing goals set in plan of care utilizing plan of care and physician's orders.

Providing services to a generally adult patient/caregiver population and given area of clinical specialty and skill. May also provide services to pediatric population.

Providing services to all patients utilizing appropriate universal infection control precautions and practices (standard and transmission based precautions), including individuals with communicable diseases.

For incorporation into the home care/hospice record, provide skilled and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory, quality and Agency guidelines.

Performing quality/outcome oriented home visits and other job duties according to Agency productivity standards.

Proactively initiating and participating in patient care inter/multi-disciplinary case conferences and meetings, as well as education and in-service programs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

Master's Degree Required: Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work

Minimum of 2 years Preferred: experience in a healthcare setting and

Required: Social Worker Advanced License - Washington (Washington: Minimum requirement) or

Required: Social Worker Associate Advanced License - Washington (Washington: Minimum requirement) or

Required: Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical License - WA (Washington: Minimum requirement) or

Required: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker-Washington (Washington: Exceeds minimum requirement) and

Required: Basic Life Support and

Required: Driver's License and auto insurance

Skills

Collaborative/cooperative working and communication skills (Required)

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written (Required)

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of patients and caregivers (Required)

Strong organizational skills (Required)

Flexible and able to function independently (Required)

Demonstrated knowledge of community health, welfare, and social agencies (Preferred)

Ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs for nursing care (Preferred)

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

REQNUMBER: 128317

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