Hospice Social Worker

Conduct psychosocial assessments within five days of admission, evaluating emotional, social, financial, and environmental resources to identify interventions and goals for the patient's plan of care. Participate in IDG, QAPI, and discharge planning meetings while observing and recording changes in patient response to treatment. Maintain written clinical records, including initial evaluations and daily notes, and act as a consultant to the health team regarding social and environmental factors. Assess family coping abilities with the patient's dying and help patients utilize community resources. Confirm weekly scheduling of visits with Case Managers to facilitate care coordination.