Hospice Social Worker
On-siteNew Port Richey, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Conduct initial and on-going psychosocial, spiritual, and pre-bereavement assessments for patients in private residences, assisted living, and skilled nursing homes. Develop personalized care plans including counseling, anticipatory grief support, and referrals to community resources. Provide case management services for psychosocial needs, manage high-risk and suicidal patients, and handle non-medical crises while maintaining strict confidentiality. Complete clinical documentation, assessments, and secondary reports timely. Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and staff meetings as requested. Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school/university
- One year of post-MSW experience in a hospital, home health, or hospice setting, preferred
- Strong ethical standards and an appropriate professional demeanor
- Experience in individual, family, and group treatment modalities
- Experience in and a theoretical knowledge of human development, end-of-life care, and family systems
- Able to remain calm and professional and troubleshoot/handle patient/family or staff crisis situations
- Reliable transportation to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate manner
- Proof of automobile insurance
- Valid driver's license
- Proficiency using current EMR software and other computer software applications
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and team-building skills
- Detail oriented, able to multi-task and remain flexible with assignments
- Skill in conflict resolution
- Ability to relate effectively to other people of varied backgrounds and ethnicity
- Ability to make realistic decisions based on logical assumptions, professional ethics and best practice, on factual information and in consideration of organization resources
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) allowing clear and concise communication with staff and patients/families; ability to adapt communication style to fit audience
- Knowledge of community health systems and resources and financial/social aid programs
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and/or weekends as needed or requested
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