Home Health Social Worker

Provide psychosocial and anticipatory grief counseling to patients, families, and caregivers in a Home Health/Hospice setting; perform initial psychosocial and bereavement risk assessments within five days of Hospice election; refer patients and families to community resources and financial assistance; assist with placement in facilities for basic care or respite; contribute to plan of care, participate in IDT meetings, and help with discharge planning; maintain documentation; mentor colleagues and assist with training; educate patients and families about disease progression and self-care techniques.